Electrical Charge
Exam code: 5054
Positive & Negative Chargesvideo
Positive & Negative Charges
Objects can be given one of two types of electric charge:
Positive
Negative
When two charged objects are brought close together, there will be a force between those objects
Forces Acting on Point Charges
Like charges repel; opposite charges attract
Remember:
Opposite charges attract
Like charges repel
Electric charge is measured in units called coulombs (C)