2.5.1

Electric Charge

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Electrical Charge

Objects become charged when they gain or lose electrons. Charge is measured in Coulombs (C).

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Like charges repel

  • An object can be positively charged or negatively charged.
  • Like charges repel each other.
  • Two positive charges will repel each other.
  • Two negative charges will also repel each other.
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Unlike charges attract

  • Unlike charges attract each other.
  • A negative charge and a positive charge attract each other.

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1.1Basics of Motion

1.2Forces

1.3Effects of Forces

1.4Stopping Distance

1.5Forces & Elasticity

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3Waves

4Energy Resources & Energy Transfers

5Solids, Liquids & Gases

6Magnetism & Electromagnetism

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