charge
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
A property of matter that causes it to experience a force in an electric or magnetic field, existing as positive or negative.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Rubbing the balloon on her hair gave it a negative _____."
Answer: charge
In your own words, what does "charge" mean?
A property of matter that causes it to experience a force in an electric or magnetic field, existing as positive or negative.
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