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Charge and static electricity

Charge and static electricity

Electric charge is a property of particles that makes them attract or repel. Charge is measured in coulombs, symbol C\text{C}C. Protons are positive, electrons are negative, and neutrons have no charge.

11.1 Charging by friction Lesson

  1. GCSE
  2. /Physics
  3. /11.1 Charging by friction

Step-by-step lessons on Edexcel GCSE Physics 11.1 Charging by friction, covering 11.1.1 Charging insulators by friction, 11.1.2 Forces between charges, 11.1.3 Electrostatic phenomena, and 11.1.4 Earthing and removing charge. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Master the required practical work and core equations early, since both papers can draw on content and maths skills from across the whole specification.

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