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Chapter 19 Problem 4P

Question

This problem refers to the information given in Table 19–1. (a) If rabbit fur is rubbed against glass, what is the sign of the charge each acquires? Explain. (b) Repeat part (a) for the case of glass and rubber. (c) Comparing the situations described in parts (a) and (b), in which case is the magnitude of the triboelectric charge greater? Explain.

Solution

Step 1 of 3

(a)

Referring to Table 19-1, we need to explain what is the sign of charge when rabbit fur is rubbed against glass.

From Table 19-1, the rabbit fur has six plus signs whereas glass as five plus signs. Therefore, rabbit fur has more tendency to acquire negative charge after rubbing.

Hence, after rubbing rabbit fur with glass, rabbit fur will possess positive charge whereas glass will possess negative charge.

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Title Physics with MasteringPhysics 4 
Author James S. Walker
ISBN 9780321541635

CE This problem refers to the information given in Table

Chapter 19 textbook questions

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