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P2.3.1 - AQA GCSE Physics Unit 2
P2.3.1 |
Static electricity |
a) When certain insulating materials are rubbed against each other they become electrically charged. Negatively charged electrons are rubbed off one material and onto the other. |
See Static Electricity |
b) The material that gains electrons becomes negatively charged. The material that loses electrons is left with an equal positive charge. |
See Charge |
c) When two electrically charged objects are brought together they exert a force on each other. |
d) Two objects that carry the same type of charge repel. Two objects that carry different types of charge attract. |
e) Electrical charges can move easily through some substances, eg metals. |
See Conduction |
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