Chapter One

ELECTRIC CHARGES AND FIELDS

Discover the fascinating world of electric charges and how they shape our everyday experiences.

Electric Charges in Action

Watch how positive and negative charges interact with each other

All of us have experienced seeing a spark or hearing a crackle when taking off synthetic clothes, especially in dry weather. This phenomenon, along with lightning during thunderstorms, is due to the discharge of electric charges that were accumulated by rubbing insulating surfaces. This is what we call static electricity!

Key Concepts

Static Electricity

Learn about static electricity and how it's generated in everyday life.

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Types of Charges

Discover the two types of electric charges and how they interact.

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Attraction & Repulsion

Explore how like charges repel and unlike charges attract each other.

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Gold-leaf Electroscope

See how a simple device can detect electric charges.

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Charge Conservation

Learn why electric charge can neither be created nor destroyed.

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Conductors & Insulators

Understand how different materials interact with electric charges.

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Everyday Examples

Discover how electric charges are at work all around you in your daily life, from technology to nature!

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Real-World Applications

From lightning to touchscreens, from static cling to industrial painting - see how electric charges shape our world in surprising ways.

3D Atomic Models

Explore interactive 3D models of atoms and see how electrons move to create electric charges!

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Interactive Atomic Visualization

See how atoms gain or lose electrons to become charged, and visualize the fundamental building blocks of electric charge.

Test Your Knowledge

Ready to check your understanding of electric charges? Take our interactive quiz and see how much you've learned!

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10 Interactive Questions

Challenge yourself with questions covering all aspects of electric charges and fields. Get instant feedback and explanations!

Did You Know?

The Word "Electricity"

The name electricity comes from the Greek word "elektron" meaning amber. Ancient Greeks discovered that amber, when rubbed with fur, could attract light objects!

Benjamin Franklin's Contribution

Benjamin Franklin named the two types of charges as "positive" and "negative." He also conducted his famous (and dangerous) kite experiment during a thunderstorm!

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Dive into our interactive simulations and learn about electric charges through fun experiments!

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