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'''Electrostatic induction''' is when a [[Electrical Charge|charged]] [[object]] induces a [[Electrical Charge|charge]] in a [[Neutral (Physics)|neutral]] [[object]].
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===About Electrostatic Induction===
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: [[Neutral (Physics)|Neutral]] [[object]]s are made of an equal number of [[Positive Charge|positively charged]] [[proton]]s and [[Negative Charge|negatively charged]] [[electron]]s.
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: The [[electron]]s around an [[atom]] can move, so when a [[Electrical Charge|charged]] [[object]] is placed near a [[Neutral (Physics)|neutral]] the [[electron]]s can move towards or away from that [[Electrical Charge|charged]] [[object]]. This is '''electrostatic induction'''.
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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 (Physics)|neutral]] wall to see the '''induced''' [[Electrical Charge|charge]].
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|[[File:PhetStatic.png|centre|300px|link=https://phet.colorado.edu/sims/html/balloons-and-static-electricity/latest/balloons-and-static-electricity_en.html]]
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==Key Stage 4==
 
===Meaning===
 
===Meaning===
 
'''Electrostatic induction''' is when a [[Electrical Charge|charged]] [[object]] induces a [[Electrical Charge|charge]] in a [[Neutral (Physics)|neutral]] [[object]].  
 
'''Electrostatic induction''' is when a [[Electrical Charge|charged]] [[object]] induces a [[Electrical Charge|charge]] in a [[Neutral (Physics)|neutral]] [[object]].  

Revision as of 11:41, 3 March 2019

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.

PhetStatic.png

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.

PhetStatic.png