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Two different methods, either: 1) Faulty internal wiring is the most common cause. A live cable is somehow electrically connected to appliance. 2) Static build up, can be caused by internal mechanical movement. Note that the appliance may appear charged if a static shock is received, but the charge is not actually received from the appliance, but instead delivered to the appliance from the person.
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Can objects become charged by induction?
Yes, objects can become charged by induction. When a charged object is brought near a neutral object, the charges in the neutral object rearrange, causing one side to become oppositely charged. This process is known as induction, and it can result in the neutral object becoming charged temporarily.
If a charged rod is brought close to an electroscope and then removed the electroscope will become?
charged.
When two objects become charged by contact what is true?
When two objects become charged by contact, electrons transfer from one object to the other, causing one object to become positively charged and the other to become negatively charged. This transfer of electrons results in an imbalance of charges between the two objects, leading to an attractive force between them.
What is the formation of positively and negatively charged objects?
Positively charged objects gain electrons to become negatively charged. Negatively charged objects lose electrons to become positively charged. This exchange of electrons creates an imbalance of positive and negative charges, leading to the attraction between the objects.
Why objects become charged when rubbed?
When two objects are rubbed together, electrons can transfer from one object to the other, causing one object to become positively charged (losing electrons) and the other to become negatively charged (gaining electrons). This transfer of electrons creates an imbalance of positive and negative charges on the objects, resulting in them becoming charged.
What are some ways in which an object can become charged?
Some ways in which an object can become charged are friction, contact and induction.
How do object charged by friction?
how objects become charged by friction
What is the role of neutral charge?
A neutral charge is often confused with a negative charge. I real neutral charge is an earth connection. The purpose of this is to stop any electrical shock to a person in the event of electrical fault causing the appliance to become charged.
Can objects become charged by induction?
Yes, objects can become charged by induction. When a charged object is brought near a neutral object, the charges in the neutral object rearrange, causing one side to become oppositely charged. This process is known as induction, and it can result in the neutral object becoming charged temporarily.
How does matter become chaged?
Matter becomes charged by gaining or losing electrons. When an atom gains or loses electrons, it becomes charged and is referred to as an ion. Atoms with an excess of electrons become negatively charged, while atoms with a deficit of electrons become positively charged.
If a charged rod is brought close to an electroscope and then removed the electroscope will become?
charged.
How does an atom become a positively charged ion?
An atom becomes a positively charged ion when it loses one or more electrons.
If a bromine atom were to attract an extra electrons from potassium the potassium atom would become charged?
The potassium atom would become positively charged - or a cation.
When two objects become charged by contact what is true?
When two objects become charged by contact, electrons transfer from one object to the other, causing one object to become positively charged and the other to become negatively charged. This transfer of electrons results in an imbalance of charges between the two objects, leading to an attractive force between them.
Who were the leading appliance manufacturers in the 1990s?
Whirlpool overtook General Electric in 1993 to become the largest appliance manufacturer, with 1999 revenues of $10 billion and employment of 59,000
Which materials tend to become positively charged?
Materials that tend to become positively charged include materials that easily lose electrons, such as rubber, glass, and human hair. When these materials gain excess protons (positively charged particles) through contact or friction, they become positively charged.
Why should the grounding wire of the appliances be inserted to the ground?
in case there is a short circuit of the appliance motor. if the ground is not plugged in, the metal housing of the appliance could become electrified and the first time you touch it you become the grounding source and could be electricuted!
