key term - Charging by Conduction

Definition

Charging by conduction occurs when two objects come into direct contact with each other and electrons transfer from one object to another. The objects must have different electric potentials for this transfer to happen.

Related terms

Charging by Induction: This process involves bringing a charged object near an uncharged object, causing a separation of charges without direct contact.

Electric Potential:

It is the amount of electric potential energy per unit charge at a specific point in an electric field.

Grounding:

Connecting an object to the Earth or a large conductor to neutralize its charge and prevent buildup of excess charge.