Chapter 20: Q1CQ (page 730)
Can a wire carry a current and still be neutral - that is, have a total charge of zero? Explain.
Short Answer
No. If there's a regularcutting-edge or no cutting-edge, the cord is usually neutral.
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Chapter 20: Q1CQ (page 730)
Can a wire carry a current and still be neutral - that is, have a total charge of zero? Explain.
No. If there's a regularcutting-edge or no cutting-edge, the cord is usually neutral.
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