Understanding Elementary Charge: Electrons Transferred and Direction of Movement

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The discussion revolves around the concept of elementary charge, specifically focusing on the transfer of electrons between two conductive objects when they come into contact. The original poster presents a scenario involving a positively charged conductor and a neutral conductor.

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  • Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking

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  • Participants explore the relationship between charge and electron transfer, questioning the signs of the charge values and the implications of charge distribution between identical objects.

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Some participants have provided guidance on the charge distribution, suggesting that the charge will equalize between the two objects. There is an ongoing exploration of the implications of this transfer, with some uncertainty about the signs and calculations involved.

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Participants are encouraged to share their work and reasoning, indicating a collaborative effort to clarify the problem without providing direct solutions.

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Elementary Charge- NEED HELP!

Object 1, a conductor with a positive charge og 0.02 C is brought into contact with an identical neutral object 2.

How many electrons move from one object to the other and in which direction?
 
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What do you think of this problem?

- Warren
 
My Work..

I know that we need to use the formula Q=ne and we have the value for Q (0.02C). We can also use the constant for e which is 1.60 * 10 6 -19 ... i do not know the signs of the two values... Please tell me if i am on the right path.. and help me solve the problem.. Thank you.
 
Forget the formulas. You know the charge will distribute itself equally on both objects, since they are identical.

- Warren
 
?

So.. the charge will be 0.01C on both and electrons will be transferred from #1 to #2...?
 
Bingo.

- Warren
 

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