Electric charge — definition?
A property causing electric forces between objects.
Positive vs negative charge — difference?
Positive from protons, negative from electrons.
SI unit of charge?
Coulomb (C).
Atomic particles — protons, neutrons, electrons?
Protons (+), neutrons (neutral), electrons (-).
Protons — location?
In the nucleus.
Electrons — location?
Orbiting the nucleus.
Charging by rubbing — mechanism?
Transfer of electrons between materials.
Static electricity — cause?
Charge imbalance from electron transfer.
Induction — process?
Charge separation without contact.
Electric forces — attraction or repulsion?
Opposite charges attract; like charges repel.
Conductors — example?
Metals like copper or aluminum.
Insulators — example?
Glass, plastic, air.
Electric circuit — definition?
Closed path allowing charge flow.
Power source — role?
Provides potential difference.
Potential difference — symbol?
ΔV or V.
Electric current — formula?
I = q / t.
SI unit of current?
Ampere (A).
Measuring devices — types?
Ammeter (current), voltmeter (voltage).
Fuses — function?
Melt under high current to prevent damage.
Circuit breaker — operation?
Opens circuit when current exceeds safe level.
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