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Electric Charge

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Electric charge refers to the fundamental property of matter that causes it to experience a force when placed in an electromagnetic field. It can be positive or negative.

AP course connection

Topic 3.2: 3.2 Electric Charge

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