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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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Numerical Problems Based on Deriving Relationship between Physical Quantities for Class 11 Physics
Last modified on:5 months agoReading Time:12Minutes By using the principle of homogeneity of dimensions, the form of expression for a given physical quantity can be obtained if we know the factors upon which that physical quantity depends. Numerical Problems on Dimensional Analysis Class 11 Physics · Units and Measurements SQ Derivation of Formulae Practice Set Apply…
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Numerical Problems Based on Dimensional Correctness of Physical Relations for Class 11 Physics
Last modified on:5 months agoReading Time:10Minutes The dimensional formula of a physical quantity can be obtained by defining its relation, with other quantities, whose dimensions in M, L and T are known. Numerical Problems on Dimensional Analysis Class 11 Physics · Units and Measurements SQ Dimensional Consistency Practice Set Apply the Principle of Homogeneity to check…
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Numerical Problems Based on Conversion of Units from One System to Another for Class 11 Physics
Last modified on:5 months agoReading Time:13Minutes The SI units of mass, length and time are kg, m and s and the corresponding CGS units are g, cm and s. Numerical Problems on Unit Conversion (Dimensional Analysis) Class 11 Physics · Units and Measurements SQ Unit Conversion Practice Set Apply the formula $n_2 = n_1 \left[\frac{M_1}{M_2}\right]^a \left[\frac{L_1}{L_2}\right]^b…
