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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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COULOMB’S LAW
Last modified on:3 years agoReading Time:18MinutesCOULOMB’S LAW: Two point electric charges q1 and q2 at rest, separated by a distance r exert a force on each other whose magnitude is given by If between the two charges there is free space then Where ε0 is the absolute electric permittivity of the free space and ε0 =…
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If we comb our hair on a dry day and bring the comb near small pieces of paper, the comb attracts the pieces, why?
Last modified on:4 years agoReading Time:2Minutes If we comb our hair on a dry day and bring the comb near small pieces of paper, the comb attracts the pieces, why? Answer: This is an example of frictional electricity and induction. When we comb our hair, it gets positively charged by rubbing. When the comb is brought…
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Can two similarly charged bodies attract each other?
Last modified on:4 years agoReading Time:1Minute Yes, when the charge on one body Q is much greater than that on the other q and they are close enough to each other so that force of attraction between Q and induced charge on the other exceeds the force of repulsion between Q and q. However, two similar…
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Case Study Questions for Class 12 Physics Chapter 8 Electromagnetic Waves
Last modified on:3 years agoReading Time:9MinutesCase Study Questions for Class 12 Physics Chapter 8 Electromagnetic Waves Question 1: Laser: Electromagnetic radiation is a natural phenomenon found in almost all areas of daily life, from radio waves to sunlight to x-rays. Laser radiation – like all light – is also a form of electromagnetic radiation. Electromagnetic radiation…
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Case Study Questions for Class 12 Physics Chapter 14 Semiconductor Electronics
Last modified on:3 years agoReading Time:8MinutesCase Study Questions for Class 12 Physics Chapter 14 Semiconductor Electronics Question 1: Light Emitting Diode:It is a heavily doped p-n junction which under forward bias emits spontaneous radiation. The diode is encapsulated with a transparent cover so that emitted light can come out. When the diode is forward biased, electrons…
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Important Questions for Class 12 Physics Chapter 8 Electromagnetic Waves
Last modified on:4 years agoReading Time:19MinutesHere we are providing important questions for class 12 Physics for Chapter Electromagnetic Waves. This includes Fill in the blank type, Very short answer type questions and Short answer type questions. Link for MCQs, Assertion Reason and Case Study or passage type questions are also provided. So if you are looking…
