and Answers
electrostatics - Answer-study of distribution of electrons at rest
electrification - Answer-Process by which electrons are added or removed from an
object
electrodynamics - Answer-electrons moving from (-) to (+)
electrical circuit - Answer-circular path from electron source to positive area and back to
source
two conditions that encourage electrons to move: - Answer-vacuums and gasses
Five laws of electrostatics - Answer-1. repulsion-attraction
2. inverse square
3. distribution
4. concentration
5. movement
Three methods of electrification: - Answer-friction, contact, induction
what method of electrification produces x-ray? - Answer-induction
electric current - Answer-electrons moving in the same direction
Four materials that encourage movement of electrons: - Answer-1. conductors (wire)
2. superconductors (aluminum)
3. semiconductors (silicone)
4. insulators (wire coating)
Three things an electrical circuit possesses - Answer-1. current
2. potential difference
3. resistance
what is the current, what is it measured in? - Answer-amount of e- flowing, amps
what is the potential difference, what is it measured in? - Answer-force of e- flowing,
volts
what is the resistance, what is it measured in? - Answer-opposes e- flowing, ohms
Four things that affect resistance - Answer-1. material