1.11 A polythene piece rubbed with wool is found to have a negative charge of 3 C.
(a) Estimate the number of electrons transferred (from which to which?)
(b) Is there a transfer of mass from wool to polythene?
1.11 A polythene piece rubbed with wool is found to have a negative charge of 3 C.
(a) Estimate the number of electrons transferred (from which to which?)
(b) Is there a transfer of mass from wool to polythene?
1.11
(a) When polythene rubbed against wool, a number of electrons get transferred from wool to polythene. Hence, wool becomes positively charged and polythene negatively charged.
Amount of charge on the polythene piece, q = -3 C.
Amount of charge of 1 electron e = -1.6
So number of electron transfe
Similar Questions for you
The following are the topics covered in this chapter: Electric Field and Field Lines, Gauss's Law, Electric Dipole, Conductors and Insulators, and Electric Flux.
Indeed, it is an easy chapter of Class 12 Physics. In this chapter, you will learn about the foundational concepts like Gauss's law and electric fields.
Flux through the 6 sides of square (i.e. cube)
Flux through a square
In the medical entrance test NEET, this chapter has a moderate weightage. You can expect around 2-3 questions of this chapter that contributes to the 3-5% of the total marks in the Physics section.
Taking an Exam? Selecting a College?
Get authentic answers from experts, students and alumni that you won't find anywhere else.
On Shiksha, get access to
Learn more about...

Physics Ncert Solutions Class 12th 2023
View Exam DetailsMost viewed information
SummaryDidn't find the answer you were looking for?
Search from Shiksha's 1 lakh+ Topics
Ask Current Students, Alumni & our Experts
Have a question related to your career & education?
See what others like you are asking & answering

