What does it mean to say that charge is conserved?
To explain: The meaning of statement that the charge is conserved.
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
Charge is conserved means; the charge can not be created or destroyed. It can only be moved from one body to another.
Charge is conserved, means that the total negative charge in the universe is equal to the total positive charge, or we can say the sum of all the positive and negative charge in the universe is zero. Whenever the atom loss or gain electrons , it becomes positive or negative ion.
Chapter 32 Solutions
Conceptual Physics: The High School Physics Program
Additional Science Textbook Solutions
Conceptual Physical Science (6th Edition)
Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (4th Edition)
College Physics
Physics: Principles with Applications
Cosmic Perspective Fundamentals
University Physics Volume 2
- College PhysicsPhysicsISBN:9781305952300Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris VuillePublisher:Cengage LearningUniversity Physics (14th Edition)PhysicsISBN:9780133969290Author:Hugh D. Young, Roger A. FreedmanPublisher:PEARSONIntroduction To Quantum MechanicsPhysicsISBN:9781107189638Author:Griffiths, David J., Schroeter, Darrell F.Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Physics for Scientists and EngineersPhysicsISBN:9781337553278Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. JewettPublisher:Cengage LearningLecture- Tutorials for Introductory AstronomyPhysicsISBN:9780321820464Author:Edward E. Prather, Tim P. Slater, Jeff P. Adams, Gina BrissendenPublisher:Addison-WesleyCollege Physics: A Strategic Approach (4th Editio...PhysicsISBN:9780134609034Author:Randall D. Knight (Professor Emeritus), Brian Jones, Stuart FieldPublisher:PEARSON