Electrical Quantities

Quiz 1: Fullscreen Mode Chapter 16: Electrical Quantities – Theory and Formulas 16.1 Electric Charge Atoms contain: Protons – Positive charge Neutrons – No charge Electrons – Negative charge An atom is neutral when it has equal numbers of protons and electrons. Charging by Friction Electrons transfer from one material to another. The material that loses electrons becomes positively charged, and the one that gains electrons becomes negatively charged. Interaction of Charges Like charges repel Unlike charges attract Conductors and Insulators Conductors : Allow electrons to move freely (e.g., metals) Insulators : Hold electrons tightly (e.g., plastic, glass) 16.2 Electric Field An electric field is a region where a charge experiences a force. Field Line Directions Positive charge : Field lines point away Negative charge : Field lines point toward Field Strength Stronger where field lines are closer together. ...