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Static Electricity: Point Discharge
Cards in this deck (7)
- 1Charge distribution on a conductorOutside of a conductor (because like charges repel)
- 2Accumulation of charge on a conductorWhere the conductor is most pointed
- 3Point dischargeIons in the air are either strongly attracted or repelled from the tip of a charged conductor and move towards or away from it
- 4Application of point dischargeLightning conductors
- 5Demonstration of point dischargeVan de Graaff generator
- 6Components of a Van de Graaff generatorSmooth metal dome, rubber belt, two metal combs
- 7Factors determining the voltage of the Van de Graaff generatorSize of the dome; Quality of the insulating pillars supporting it
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- This flash card deck provides an overview of the distribution of charge on a conductor, and point discharge. It can be used in conjunction with the note on point discharge and the mind map on static electricity.
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- Created by alex.examtime9373 · Jan 21, 2014
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