Is electrostatic just stationary electricity?

In summary, electrostatic force is a fundamental force of nature that governs the behavior of electrically charged particles. It is calculated using Coulomb's law, which relates to the product of charges and distance between them. Conductors and insulators are materials that are affected differently by electrostatic force. It plays a role in everyday objects such as static cling, lightning, and electronic devices. Electrostatic force is closely related to magnetism, as they both involve the interaction between charged particles.
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gforce01
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this is short:
is electrostatic just electricity that isn't moving and electricity is electricity moving?

thanx :)
 
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more specifically, Static electricity is a charge that isn't moving and electricity is a charge that is moving.

You got the right idea. It's just that, to say "electricity is electricity moving" is a little... weird.
 
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thanx. yea its a little wierd
 

Related to Is electrostatic just stationary electricity?

1. What is electrostatic force?

Electrostatic force is the force that exists between two charged particles due to their electric charges. It is a fundamental force of nature that governs the behavior of electrically charged particles.

2. How is electrostatic force calculated?

The magnitude of electrostatic force between two charged particles is calculated using Coulomb's law, which states that the force is directly proportional to the product of the charges and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.

3. What are conductors and insulators in terms of electrostatic force?

Conductors are materials that allow electric charges to move freely, while insulators are materials that do not allow charges to move easily. This affects the way electrostatic force acts on these materials.

4. How does electrostatic force affect everyday objects?

Electrostatic force is responsible for many everyday phenomena, such as static cling, lightning, and the attraction between a balloon and hair. It also plays a crucial role in the functioning of electronic devices.

5. How does electrostatic force relate to magnetism?

Electrostatic force and magnetism are closely related as both are fundamental forces of nature. They both involve the interaction between charged particles, but magnetism involves moving charges while electrostatic force deals with stationary charges.

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