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electric charge
electric charge Quantity of electricity. A moving charge creates an electric current. A charge that does not move is called a static charge and creates static electricity. Electric charges (measured in coulombs) are either positive or negative. They can be stored on insulated metal spheres (Van de Graaff generator), insulated plates (capacitor) or in chemical solutions (electric battery).
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"electric charge." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "electric charge." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-electriccharge.html "electric charge." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-electriccharge.html |
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electric charge
electric charge see charge . |
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"electric charge." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "electric charge." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-X-elect-ch.html "electric charge." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-X-elect-ch.html |
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