Basic Properties of Electric Charge

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Basic Properties of Electric Charge: Overview

In this topic, we will understand the basic properties of electric charge. It discusses the additivity, conservation and quantization of charges. It also explains the international system of units for the electron in detail.

Important Questions on Basic Properties of Electric Charge

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Figure shows tracks of three charged particles in a uniform electrostatic field. Give the signs of the three charges. Which particle has the highest charge to mass ratio?

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A polythene piece rubbed with wool is found to have a negative charge of 3×10-7 C. Estimate the number of electrons transferred. Is there a transfer of mass from wool to polythene? (The charge of the electron, e=-1.6×10-19 C)

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Why can one ignore the quantization of electric charge when dealing with macroscopic i.e., large-scale charges?

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Explain the meaning of the statement ‘electric charge of a body is quantized’.