Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

negative-charge

Noun

/ˈnɛg.ə.tɪv tʃɑːrdʒ/

Definition

A type of electric charge that repels other negative charges and attracts positive charges.

Examples

The electron carries a negative charge.
When two objects with the same negative charge are brought close together, they repel each other.
The negative charge on the capacitor was essential for its operation.

Meaning

Negative charge is a fundamental property of certain subatomic particles, such as electrons, which is characterized by the ability to influence electromagnetic interactions.