Difference between electrostatic charges& electric charges

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The discussion centers around the differences between electrostatic charges and electric charges, exploring foundational concepts in electricity and charge types. Participants share their understanding and seek clarification on these topics.

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  • One participant inquires about the distinction between electrostatic charges and electric charges.
  • Another participant mentions findings related to tungsten's resistance and power generation, although this is noted as unrelated to the original question.
  • A participant reflects on their learning about positive and negative charges and the formation of lightning, indicating a transition to current electricity.
  • One participant suggests conducting research on the definitions of electrostatic charges and electric charges before returning with specific questions.

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There is no consensus on the differences between electrostatic and electric charges, and multiple perspectives are presented without resolution.

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Some participants express uncertainty about their understanding and the relevance of certain points to the original question, indicating a need for further clarification on definitions and concepts.

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What's the difference between electrostatic charges& electric charges
 
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Angela Liang said:
What's the difference between electrostatic charges& electric charges

hi there Angela

What have you discovered so far in your research. Let us know and we can see if your are on the right path :smile:Dave
 
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Ok. It's all in another forum. I found out that given the high resistance of a tungsten, it can produce large power when a large current passes through( P=I^2R. )And there is way to increase temperature of the conductor through external sources. So this means R increases without the current being purposely changed ( but it decreases due to increased resistance and a fixed voltage...I inferred this part...not sure whether it's correct tho)

That has nothing to do with the question you asked in your OPDave
 
davenn said:
That has nothing to do with the question you asked in your OPDave
I know. That's what I asked in the other forum. I just started this forum on this qn.
 
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Angela Liang said:
I know. That what I asked in the other forum. I just started this forum on this qn.
For electrostatic we only learned +/- charges and about how lightning is formed. So after that we learned about current electricity.
 
first suggestion ... do a little research
At PF we try to help people to learn for themselves

google ... what is electrostatic charges?
google ... what is electric charge?

see what you come up with ... then come back with specific questions on anything you need clarified :smile:regards
Dave
 

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