Charge equalization (electrostatics)

In electrostatics , one speaks of charge equalization when two or more, initially separated (isolated) and differently charged objects are connected with an electrical conductor . Charge is transported through the conductor so that the originally existing potential difference between the bodies disappears, the electrical voltage between the bodies becomes zero. During the charge equalization period, current flows through the conductor. However, the total charge of all objects under consideration does not change.

Web links

• Electrostatics (accessed October 22, 2015)
• Understanding and safely measuring electrostatic charge (accessed October 22, 2015)