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Charging of Insulators
Since charge cannot flow through insulators, neither conduction nor induction can be used to charge, insulators, so in order to charge an insulator friction is used. Whenever an insulator is rubbed against a body exchange of electrons takes place between the two. This results in appearance of equal and opposite charges on the insulator and the other body. Thus the insulator is charged.
For example rubbing of plastic with fur, silk with glass causes charging of these things.
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Frictional Electricity
Last modified on:3 years agoReading Time:10Minutes What is frictional electricity? Frictional electricity, also known as static electricity, is the type of electricity that results from the friction or rubbing of two objects together. When two objects are rubbed against each other, the friction between them can cause the transfer of electrons from one object to the…
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Alternating Current
Last modified on:3 years agoReading Time:24Minutes What is Alternating Current (A.C.)? Alternating Current (AC) is an electrical current that periodically reverses direction in a circuit. Unlike Direct Current (DC), which flows only in one direction, AC constantly changes its polarity and magnitude over time. Explanation: In an AC circuit, electrons periodically switch direction, moving back and…
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Terminal Velocity
Last modified on:3 years agoReading Time:13Minutes What is Terminal Velocity? Terminal velocity is the constant maximum speed reached by an object in free fall or falling through a fluid (such as air or water) when the force of air resistance or fluid resistance becomes equal in magnitude and opposite in direction to the force of gravity…
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Conceptual Questions Based on Class 12 Physics Ray Optics
Last modified on:3 years agoReading Time:14MinutesConceptual Questions Based on Class 12 Physics Ray Optics Here we are providing conceptual questions based on class 12 physics chapter 9 Ray Optics. These questions are prepared by experts and are very useful from exam point of view. Students can practice these questions for scoring better marks in the exam.…
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Revision Notes for Class 12 Physics Chapter 7 Alternating Current
Last modified on:3 years agoReading Time:13MinutesHere we are providing revision notes for class 12 physics chapter 7 alternating current. Students can use this article for quick revision of the chapter. Revision Notes for Class 12 Physics Chapter 7 Alternating Current 1. Alternating current. It is that current which varies in magnitude continuously and reverses its direction…
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Case Study Questions for Class 11 Chemistry Chapter 11 The p-Block Elements
Last modified on:3 years agoReading Time:4Minutes Case Study Questions for Class 11 Chemistry Chapter 11 The p-Block Elements Case Study Questions Question 1: p-block elements are the ones in which the last electron enters in a p-orbital of valence shell. The first members of each group of p-block differs from rest of the members of its…
