Quantisation of Charge (Grade 10 NSC Matric Physical Sciences): Flashcards

$e = 1.6 \times 10^{-19}$ C

$Q = ne$ where $n$ = no. of charges, $e$ = elementary charge

Charge exists only in whole number multiples of $e$

$Q = \frac{Q_1 + Q_2}{2}$

Share charge equally

Keep their original charges unchanged

Device to detect electric charge

Like charges repel, unlike charges attract

Slight charge separation in insulators without gaining/losing $e^-$

Connects to earth, allows excess charge to flow away