electric charge JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/ɪˈlɛktrɪk ˈtʃɑːrdʒ/ · e-lec-tric char-ge
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- A fundamental property of matter that causes it to experience a force when placed in an electromagnetic field. The electric charge of an electron is negative, while that of a proton is positive.
- A measure of the amount of electric energy stored in a body or a system. The electric charge of a capacitor is directly proportional to its capacitance and the voltage applied across it.
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Did you know? The concept of electric charge was first described by the Greek philosopher Thales of Miletus, who observed that rubbing amber against certain materials could create a static electric charge.