Question

what is electric charge
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Answer 1

Answer:

Electric charge is the physical property of matter that causes it to experience a force when placed in an electromagnetic field. There are two-types of electric charge; positive and negative

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

Electric charge is the physical property of matter that causes it to experience a force when placed in an electromagnetic field.

Explanation:

The observation was not given any importance for about 2000 years. In 1600, Gilbert discovered that like Amber, several other materials such as glass, ebonite, sulphur and many more also on being rubbed attract light bodies.

Clearly, this property in the materials is developed due to rubbing, that is, by friction. On acquiring this property, the material is said to be "electrified" and the cause due to which this property is developed is called "frictional electricity".

On being electrified, the material is said to have acquired 'charge'. Hence, an electrified material is also called as 'charged material'.