Static Electricity
Static Electricity: Overview
This Topic covers sub-topics such as Electrons, Conductors, Electrostatic Force, Van de Graaff Generator, Electric Charge, Insulators, Electrostatic Series, Types of Electric Charges and, Attraction between Uncharged and Charged Bodies
Important Questions on Static Electricity
In an insulator charge distribution doesn't depend on shape of the object.
A balloon rubbed with wool and a refill rubbed with polythene attract each other when brought nearby because both the balloon and refill becomes positively charged.
Explain why a balloon rubbed with wool and a refill rubbed with polythene attract each other when brought nearby.
Explain why two balloons rubbed with polythene or wool repel each other when brought nearby.
Describe the difference between electromagnetism and gravity.
Describe the similiarities between electromagnetism and gravity.
On rubbing an ebonite rod with fur it gets negatively charged, why?
Describe how a body can be charged by:
Conduction
