Physics GCSE
sparking
What sparking means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of sparking
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Reference: AQA
A strong field near a highly charged object pulls electrons free from air molecules, so the air conducts and charge crosses the gap.
Topics that use sparking
- Electric fields (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- direction of force
- equal and opposite forces
- explaining non-contact force
- field line diagrams
- field strength
- field strength and distance
- non-contact interaction
- stronger field
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