100+ Physics Electric Charges at Rest Questions Answers - 2

Question: 6

Name the types of electric charges?

The two types of electric charges are positive and negative charge.

Question: 7

What is meant by action of points?

The leakage of electric charge from the sharp points of a charged conductor is called action of points.

Question: 8

What are insulators?

Bodies which do not allow electric charges through them are called insulators. Example ebonite, plastic.

Question: 9

Give an example for charging by friction?

When a polythene strip is rubbed on wool, the polythene becomes negatively charged. This is an example for charging by friction.

Question: 10

Why are atoms of matter electrically neutral?

In atoms, the positive charge and the negative charge are equal. So they are electrically neutral.

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