Electricty P3

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How is static charge created?
Built up friction when two insulators rub together.
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When electrons transfer in static charge, what happens when the object gains electrons?
A negative Charge
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When electrons transfer in static charge, what happens when the object loses electrons?
A positive Charge
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What is an electric field?
A region where electric charge creates a force.
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When is an electric field strongest?
Near a charged object.
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What is potential difference?
The measure of energy transferred.
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What is P.D. measured in?
Volts
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What is resistance?
How difficult it is for current to flow.
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What is resistance measure in?
Ohms
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What is current?
Rate of flow of electric charge.
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What is current measured in?
Amps
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What equation links charge, current and time?
charge flow= current x time
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Calculate potential difference:
Current x resistance
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Calculate resistance:
Potential difference/ current
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Calculate current:
potential difference/ resistance
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When electrons transfer in static charge, what happens when the object gains electrons?

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A negative Charge

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When electrons transfer in static charge, what happens when the object loses electrons?

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What is an electric field?

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When is an electric field strongest?

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