Static Electricty
What is the buildup of positive or negative charges on an object
Static electricity
To charge an object by bringing a changed object close enough to it, causing a rearrangement of the charges
Induction
The process of creating an electric charge on an object by rubbing it against another object.
Friction
When an atom has more electrons than protons
Negative charge
A push or a pull
Electric Force
What is conduction?
The transfer of a charge through direct contact.
What is an atom?
Smallest unit of matter. It contains protons, neutrons, and electrons.
When an atom has more protons than electrons
Positive Charge
A basic charge of the tiny particles that make up matter. The charge can be positive or negative.
Electric Charge
To pull together
Attract
What does Repel mean?
To push something away or move part.
What are electrons?
are the negatively charged particles of an atom.
Conductor
What is an insulator
A material that DOES NOT allow electricity to pass through easily.