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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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NEET Physics Friction (Theory)
Last modified on:5 years agoReading Time:2MinutesIntroduction: Types of Friction: Graph Between Applied Force and Force of Friction: Friction is a Cause of Motion: Advantages and Disadvantages of Friction: Methods of Changing Friction: Angle of Friction: Resultant Force Exerted by Surface on Block: Angle of Repose: Calculation of Required Force in Different Situation: Acceleration of a…
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Schaum’s outlines – Beginning Chemistry (3rd Edition)
Last modified on:8 years agoReading Time:3MinutesThis book is designed to help students do well in their first chemistry course, especially those who have little or no chemistry background. It can be used effectively in a course preparatory to a general college chemistry course as well as in a course in chemistry for liberal arts students. It…
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CBSE 2010 Physics Question Paper for Class 12
Last modified on:8 years agoReading Time:1MinuteQuestion paper Solution
