study of charge at rest is called electrostatics and the study of charge at motion is called electrodynamic.
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Electrostatic wattmeters measure power in AC circuits using the force between charged plates, while electrodynamic wattmeters use the interaction between magnetic fields produced by current-carrying conductors. Electrostatic wattmeters are used for measuring low power in high-voltage applications, while electrodynamic wattmeters are more commonly used for higher power measurements in lower voltage applications.
Electrolytic capacitors use an electrolyte to create a conductive path, allowing for higher capacitance values and lower cost compared to electrostatic capacitors. Electrostatic capacitors store energy in an electric field between two conductive plates without the need for an electrolyte, leading to lower leakage current and higher stability over time.
Electrons jump in an electrostatic discharge because of a buildup of electric charge, creating a potential difference between two objects. When the potential difference becomes high enough, the electrons move rapidly to neutralize the charge imbalance, producing a visible discharge of electricity.
Electrostatic force involves the interaction of stationary charges, where the force is governed by Coulomb's law. Electromagnetic force, on the other hand, includes both electrostatic and magnetic forces and arises due to the interaction of moving charges. It is described by Maxwell's equations and encompasses a wider range of interactions.
Gravitational forces are based on mass and pull objects towards each other, while electrostatic forces are based on charge and can attract or repel objects based on their charge.
Electrostatic force is inversely proportional to the square of the distance between two charges. This means that as the distance between the charges increases, the electrostatic force between them decreases. The relationship is described by Coulomb's law in physics.