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Electronic charges (electrons) move between 2 different positions because of an
electrical property called "difference of potential " (or charge).
If one position is charged with several hundred volts, say in the case of static electricity, and it is moved toward a conductor which has no charge, the charged item
will break down the air's resistance, and discharge to the neutrally charged conductor, when it gets close enough. That is why you sometimes feel a shock in the winter, when you touch a doorknob, or step out of a car to a (damp) concrete floor. You are the element which acquired the charge, and you feel the shock when you discharge to ground. Even though the charge may be several hundred volts, it is harmless to you
because of the low current involved. I still however, find it painful.
If you are asking why electricity flows through a wire, it is still due to the difference of potential discussed above. Just think of the wire, (or conductor), as a pipe for the electrons to flow through, between the two reference points at the ends of the pipe. When one electron goes in one end, one electron comes out the other end. This flow of electrons is what we call "current".
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Electrical nature of matter?
Atoms in matter always contain electric charges. You cannot create or destroy electric charges, but you can move them around.ØThere are two types of electric charge - positive and negative.ØWhen chargers are forced to move from their normal positions, say by being rubbed together, we say they become 'charged'with 'electricity'.ØSince these charges remain stationary (in one spot) on the surface of the charged object, it is called staticelectricity.
Which way are charges likely to move between two positions of different electrical potential energy one high and one low?
Negative charges tend to move towards the side that has a positive charge, and vice versa.
Current is produced when charges are accelerated by an electric field to move to a position of lower what?
Current is produced when charges are accelerated by an electric field to move to a position of lower energy.
What is th potential difference that causes charges to move in a circuit?
The answer is voltage, resistance, electric discharge, and current. It is caused by a difference in energy stability between two points that favors a charge to move down a potential difference.
Electric field lines point in the opposite direction charges would move if they were in the field?
positive
Do electric charges move?
Yes, a charge is the fundamental electric property to which the mutual attractions or repulsions between electrons or protons is attributed. Electric charges are constantly flowing.
Do all electric charges MOVE?
Yes, a charge is the fundamental electric property to which the mutual attractions or repulsions between electrons or protons is attributed. Electric charges are constantly flowing.
How does static electricity move objecs?
The electric lines of force. A repelling force is between two like charges. An attractive force is between two opposite charges.
Which way are charges likely to move between two positions of different electrical potential energy one high and one low?
Negative charges tend to move towards the side that has a positive charge, and vice versa.
What makes electric charges move through wires in an electric circuit?
A voltage.
Electrical nature of matter?
Atoms in matter always contain electric charges. You cannot create or destroy electric charges, but you can move them around.ØThere are two types of electric charge - positive and negative.ØWhen chargers are forced to move from their normal positions, say by being rubbed together, we say they become 'charged'with 'electricity'.ØSince these charges remain stationary (in one spot) on the surface of the charged object, it is called staticelectricity.
Current is produced when charges are accelerated by an electric field to move to a position of lower what?
Current is produced when charges are accelerated by an electric field to move to a position of lower energy.
How the electric force between two positive charges changes if the amount of one charge is tripled?
The force is also tripled. (Provided the charges don't move, so the distance between them doesn't change.)
How do electric charges interact?
they move through electrical circits
What are the steps that describe the movement of electric charges in a closed circuit?
Charges leave the dry cell. Charges move through the switch. Charges move from the switch to the light. Charges move through the light bulb. Charges move through the wire leading back to the dry cell.
What Provides a path for electric charges to move to earth?
Stop you sing this website
What are materials that allow electric charges to move easily?
I know that one is a Conductor
