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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:5 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:5 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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Chemistry MCQs for Class 11 Chapter 1 Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry
Last modified on:5 years agoReading Time:9MinutesQ.1. Which one of the following sets of compounds correctly illustrate the law of reciprocal proportions?(a) P2O3, PH3, H2O (b) P2O5, PH3, H2O(c) N2O5, NH3, H2O (d) N2O, NH3, H2O Answer (a) In law of reciprocal proportions, the two elements combining with the third element, must combine with each other in…
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NEET Biology Chapter 13 Photosynthesis in Higher Plants
Last modified on:4 years agoReading Time:32MinutesNEET Biology Chapter 13 Photosynthesis in Higher Plants Nearly all of the members (with some exceptions) categorized under the kingdom Plantae are autotrophic in nature. Being autotrophic gives the plants the ability to synthesize their own food for their own nutrition and well being as well as providing a source of…
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MCQ based on Newton’s Law of Gravitation
Last modified on:4 years agoReading Time:6MinutesMCQ based on Newton’s Law of Gravitation Q.1. Newton’s universal law of gravitation applies to(a) small bodies only(b) planets only(c) both small and big bodies(d) only valid for solar system Answer (c) It is applicable to both small & big bodies. Q.2. The value of G varies with(a) height above the…
