Physics GCSE
equal and opposite charges
What equal and opposite charges means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of equal and opposite charges
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The two objects end up with equal and opposite charges: whatever one gains, the other has lost.
Topics that use equal and opposite charges
- Static charge (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
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