« previous next »

Author Question: Explain how objects can get charged by FRICTION. What will be an ideal ... (Read 76 times)

Marty

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 553
on: Jul 27, 2018
Explain how objects can get charged by FRICTION.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Sort these materials in order of increasing dielectric constant: paper, vacuum, air.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


leahm14

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 322
Reply #1 on: Jul 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

When two dissimilar materials are rubbed together, one literally rubs or tears electrons off the one type of molecule, leaving it positively charged, and the other material acquires the extra electrons, thereby becoming negative.

Answer to Question 2

vacuum, air, paper


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

In 1886, William Bates reported on the discovery of a substance produced by the adrenal gland that turned out to be epinephrine (adrenaline). In 1904, this drug was first artificially synthesized by Friedrich Stolz.

Did you know?

Cucumber slices relieve headaches by tightening blood vessels, reducing blood flow to the area, and relieving pressure.

Did you know?

Though newer “smart” infusion pumps are increasingly becoming more sophisticated, they cannot prevent all programming and administration errors. Health care professionals that use smart infusion pumps must still practice the rights of medication administration and have other professionals double-check all high-risk infusions.

Did you know?

Approximately 15–25% of recognized pregnancies end in miscarriage. However, many miscarriages often occur before a woman even knows she is pregnant.

Did you know?

Hyperthyroidism leads to an increased rate of metabolism and affects about 1% of women but only 0.1% of men. For most people, this increased metabolic rate causes the thyroid gland to become enlarged (known as a goiter).

Friction on Slopes Friction on Slopes
When young infants hold objects for a long period of time they eventually become habituated to them. When young infants hold objects for a long period of time they eventually become habituated to them.
Circular friction around the ankle with the fingertips. Applying pressure with the fingertips, move ... Circular friction around the ankle with the fingertips. Applying pressure with the fingertips, move ...
School-age children enjoy classifying objects School-age children enjoy classifying objects
In a Millikan experiment, a 6.89E-14 kg charged oil droplet is suspended in the electric field ... In a Millikan experiment, a 6.89E-14 kg charged oil droplet is suspended in the electric field ...
Colour the objects Colour the objects
Video: Cardiac Cycle (Part 3 of 4)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library