Question 12 12.1 Give the principle of the conservation of
charge.
12.2 Two identical objects with charges as indicated
in 12.2.1 and 12.2.2 are brought closer
together so that they touch. Then they are
separated again:
(i) What would the charge on each be after
separation?
(ii) How many electrons were transferred?
(iii) in which direction did the electrons move?
12.2.1
+9
пс
+6
nC
12.2.2
-3
nc
+6
nC
013

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