Term

Creation of electrical potiential

Definition

Since its created by the separation of + and - charges, capacitors can be charged across from moving electrodes from one plate to another even if net charge is 0

Term

Potential difference across electrode

Definition

Moving the charges from one electrode to another, causing the electric field to point from positive electrode to negative electrode as it is in the direction of decreasing potential causing the potential difference deltaV= Vpos- Vneg= - integral of neg to pos of Esds

Term

Van de Graff generator

Definition

- Charge is mechanically transported from negative side to positive side creating the potential difference between sphere electrode and surroundings -Electric field of sphere electrode exerts a downward force as positive charges move up the belt so work must be done for the lifting of them and is done by the electric motor of belt