WHAT IS ELECTROSTATICS? : Introduction, Frictional Electricity, Kinds of Charges
WHAT IS ELECTROSTATICS? : Introduction, Frictional Electricity, Kinds of Charges
Let us know about electrostatics. Electrostatics is a branch of physics that deals with the phenomena and properties of stationary or slow-moving electric charges.
Then Let us know about frictional electricity. The substances which acquire charges on rubbing are said to be ‘electrified’ or charged. These terms are derived from the Greek word elektron, meaning amber.
The electricity produced by friction is called frictional electricity. If the charges in a body do not move, then, the frictional electricity is also known as Static Electricity.
Next we will deal with Two kinds of charges. They are positive and the negative charges. First of all a glass rod is rubbed with a silk cloth,...