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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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Extra Questions for Class 12 Biology Chapter 11 Biotechnology Principles and Processes
Last modified on:4 years agoReading Time:9MinutesExtra Questions for Class 12 Biology Chapter 11 Biotechnology Principles and Processes Q.1. Mention the uses of cloning vector in biotechnology. Ans. Cloning vectors are used for transferring fragments of foreign DNA into a suitable host. They are also used to select recombinants from non-recombinants. Q.2. Identify the reason for selection…
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Extra Questions for Class 12 Biology Chapter 10 Microbes in Human Welfare
Last modified on:4 years agoReading Time:6MinutesExtra Questions for Class 12 Biology Chapter 10 Microbes in Human Welfare Q.1. Name the pests that ladybird, beetle and dragonflies help to get rid of.Ans. Ladybird, beetle and dragonflies control aphids and mosquitoes respectively. Q.2. Why is distillation required for producing certain alcoholic drinks?Ans. Distillation increases the alcohol content in…
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Extra Questions for Class 12 Biology Chapter 9 Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production
Last modified on:4 years agoReading Time:6MinutesExtra Questions for Class 12 Biology Chapter 9 Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production Q.1. A herd of cattle is showing reduced fertility and productivity. Provide one reason and one suggestion to overcome this problem. Ans. Inbreeding depression or continuous inbreeding may be the reason of reduced fertility and productivity. To…
