Difference between revisions of "Electrostatic Induction"
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| − | '''Electrostatic induction''' is when a [[Electrical Charge|charged]] [[object]] induces a [[Electrical Charge|charge]] in a [[Neutral | + | '''Electrostatic induction''' is when a [[Electrical Charge|charged]] [[object]] induces a [[Electrical Charge|charge]] in a [[Neutral Charge|neutral]] [[object]]. |
===About Electrostatic Induction=== | ===About Electrostatic Induction=== | ||
| − | : [[Neutral | + | : [[Neutral Charge|Neutral]] [[object]]s are made of an equal number of [[Positive Charge|positively charged]] [[proton]]s and [[Negative Charge|negatively charged]] [[electron]]s. |
| − | : The [[electron]]s around an [[atom]] can move, so when a [[Electrical Charge|charged]] [[object]] is placed near a [[Neutral | + | : The [[electron]]s around an [[atom]] can move, so when a [[Electrical Charge|charged]] [[object]] is placed near a [[Neutral Charge|neutral]] the [[electron]]s can move towards or away from that [[Electrical Charge|charged]] [[object]]. This is '''electrostatic induction'''. |
| − | To learn more about [[Electrostatic Induction]] click on each of the picture below for a PHET simulation and once the balloon is [[Electrical Charge|charged]] place it near the [[Neutral | + | To learn more about [[Electrostatic Induction]] click on each of the picture below for a PHET simulation and once the balloon is [[Electrical Charge|charged]] place it near the [[Neutral Charge|neutral]] wall to see the '''induced''' [[Electrical Charge|charge]]. |
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==Key Stage 4== | ==Key Stage 4== | ||
===Meaning=== | ===Meaning=== | ||
| − | '''Electrostatic induction''' is when a [[Electrical Charge|charged]] [[object]] induces a [[Electrical Charge|charge]] in a [[Neutral | + | '''Electrostatic induction''' is when a [[Electrical Charge|charged]] [[object]] induces a [[Electrical Charge|charge]] in a [[Neutral Charge|neutral]] [[object]]. |
===About Electrostatic Induction=== | ===About Electrostatic Induction=== | ||
| − | : [[Neutral | + | : [[Neutral Charge|Neutral]] [[object]]s are made of an equal number of [[Positive Charge|positively charged]] [[proton]]s and [[Negative Charge|negatively charged]] [[electron]]s. |
| − | : The [[electron]]s around an [[atom]] can move, so when a [[Electrical Charge|charged]] [[object]] is placed near a [[Neutral | + | : The [[electron]]s around an [[atom]] can move, so when a [[Electrical Charge|charged]] [[object]] is placed near a [[Neutral Charge|neutral]] the [[electron]]s can move towards or away from that [[Electrical Charge|charged]] [[object]]. This is '''electrostatic induction'''. |
| − | To learn more about [[Electrostatic Induction]] click on each of the picture below for a PHET simulation and once the balloon is [[Electrical Charge|charged]] place it near the [[Neutral | + | To learn more about [[Electrostatic Induction]] click on each of the picture below for a PHET simulation and once the balloon is [[Electrical Charge|charged]] place it near the [[Neutral Charge|neutral]] wall to see the '''induced''' [[Electrical Charge|charge]]. |
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|[[File:PhetStatic2.png|centre|400px|link=https://phet.colorado.edu/sims/html/balloons-and-static-electricity/latest/balloons-and-static-electricity_en.html]] | |[[File:PhetStatic2.png|centre|400px|link=https://phet.colorado.edu/sims/html/balloons-and-static-electricity/latest/balloons-and-static-electricity_en.html]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:53, 6 April 2019
Contents
Key Stage 3
Meaning
Electrostatic induction is when a charged object induces a charge in a neutral object.
About Electrostatic Induction
- Neutral objects are made of an equal number of positively charged protons and negatively charged electrons.
- The electrons around an atom can move, so when a charged object is placed near a neutral the electrons can move towards or away from that charged object. This is electrostatic induction.
To learn more about Electrostatic Induction click on each of the picture below for a PHET simulation and once the balloon is charged place it near the neutral wall to see the induced charge.
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| In this diagram the balloon is charged with extra electrons which causes the electrons in the neutral wall to be repelled. |
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Electrostatic induction is when a charged object induces a charge in a neutral object.
About Electrostatic Induction
- Neutral objects are made of an equal number of positively charged protons and negatively charged electrons.
- The electrons around an atom can move, so when a charged object is placed near a neutral the electrons can move towards or away from that charged object. This is electrostatic induction.
To learn more about Electrostatic Induction click on each of the picture below for a PHET simulation and once the balloon is charged place it near the neutral wall to see the induced charge.
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| In this diagram the balloon is charged with extra electrons which causes the electrons in the neutral wall to be repelled. |