Charge Separation
Definition
Charge separation occurs when positive and negative charges are moved apart from each other. This creates an imbalance of charges in a system.
Related terms
Electric Field: The region around charged objects where electric forces are exerted on other charged objects.
Induction: The process of charging an object without direct contact by bringing it near a charged object.
Coulomb's Law: A law that describes the force between two charged objects, which depends on their charges and the distance between them.
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AP Physics 2 - 3.3 Conservation of Electric Charge
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