is the shape of the charged particle different? How does a proton (for example) differ in looks etc from a positron ? A particle with mass curves the space-time continuum around it. What does a charged particle curve and/ or bend the space-time continuum around it?
2006-11-14 06:36:48 · 1 answers · asked by homeworknetguru 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
A charged particle is surrounded by an electric field that radially projects from the center of the particle. This electric field will exert a force on other charged particles, either attractive or repulsive (like charges repel, unlike attract). When a charged particle moves, a magnetic field is generated around the particle.
An uncharged particle like a neutron has no electric field or magnetic field around it and doesn't interac,t as previously described, with other charged particles.
As to shape, the spherical shapes generally assumed are really a simplification. New shapes for protons, for example, are being discovered. check out this link:
http://www.physlink.com/News/Story.cfm?ID=25
2006-11-14 06:59:26 · answer #1 · answered by Arthur F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋