Charge and Velocity: Does Moving Particle Charge Increase?

In summary, charge is a fundamental property of matter that is measured in units of coulombs (C). A moving particle can acquire charge through induction, but its charge does not change with its speed. Charge and velocity are not directly related, but the motion of charged particles can create electric and magnetic fields that can affect the velocity of other charged particles. A particle's velocity does not affect its charge, but it can determine the direction of the electric and magnetic fields it creates.
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Is charge of moving particle increase?
Is any experiment done on this,?
 
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Sandeep T S said:
Is charge of moving particle increase?
No.
Is any experiment done on this,?
Yes. By far the most common way of steering moving charged particles is to apply an electrical or magnetic field - think of an oscilloscope or an old television set - and there is no evidence of velocity-dependent charge increase.
 
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Charge is invariant. It does not change withg velocity
 

FAQ: Charge and Velocity: Does Moving Particle Charge Increase?

What is charge and how is it measured?

Charge is a fundamental property of matter that describes its electrical properties. It is measured in units of coulombs (C).

How does a moving particle acquire charge?

A moving particle can acquire charge through a process called induction, where it becomes charged by interacting with other charged particles or fields.

Does the charge of a moving particle increase as it moves faster?

No, the charge of a particle does not change as it moves faster. Charge is a constant property of a particle and is not affected by its velocity.

How is charge related to velocity?

Charge and velocity are not directly related. However, the motion of charged particles can create electric and magnetic fields, which can then affect the velocity of other charged particles.

Can a particle's velocity affect its charge?

No, a particle's velocity does not affect its charge. However, the direction of its velocity can determine the direction of the electric and magnetic fields it creates.

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