if I rub certain material with differring cloths I can charge or dischage sufaces and this does not chang the element. so could someone in simple terms explain.
2007-01-21 07:10:02 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
The outer electrons of elements and compounds are often loosely bound to their nucleus and are free to move about if they are accelerated by electromagnetic forces. If there becomes a place where there are too many electrons or too few electrons the repulsive force between the electrons move them away from each other causing a current or a discharge - spark.
I think you are talking about static electricity on surfaces or clothing, versus electrical current which can be either A/C alternating current or D/C direct current. The electrons are no different ... all electrons are more or less the same ... it is the situation they are in that is different.
2007-01-21 07:18:36 · answer #1 · answered by themountainviewguy 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They are both the exact same thing. To be able for an element to change into a different element, there would have to be some kind of energy present. Such as heat or extreme pressure. Hope this helps.
2007-01-21 09:13:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
nothing. it only takes a very, very small number of electrons to induce a charge, giving you an idea of just how powerful electromagnetism is. The number of electrons required is so small that you dont notice any difference in the overall object. remember a moving electrical field creates a magnetic field, which it was creates the attraction when you rub a comb through your hair for example....
2007-01-21 08:18:16 · answer #3 · answered by Beach_Bum 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
An electron is an electron, mass 0, charge -1.
A flow of electrons along a wire is called an electric current.
2007-01-21 07:20:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-12-02 20:38:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no difference. Electricity is basically the transfer of electrons from one atom to the other.
2007-01-21 07:13:55 · answer #6 · answered by Frank 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
theres no difference only that one stays where it is and another hich jumps from one atom to another
2007-01-21 07:13:18 · answer #7 · answered by Flaming Pope 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋