1.4.1 - Additivity of charges
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If you have charges of +5 C and +2 C, what is the total charge?
💡 Hint: Add the charges since they are both positive.
What is the total charge when you combine -4 C and +3 C?
💡 Hint: Subtract the smaller absolute charge from the larger one, then determine the sign.
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What is meant by the additivity of charges?
💡 Hint: Remember, combining charges leads to an arithmetic process.
True or False: Electric charges can both be negative and positive.
💡 Hint: Think about natural charges like protons and electrons.
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A system contains four charges: +4 C, -2 C, +1 C, -5 C. What is the overall charge?
💡 Hint: Add positive and negative separately then combine.
If you have two systems with total charges of +3 C and -6 C, what happens if you connect them?
💡 Hint: Keep track of the relative magnitudes and directions.
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