Polarization — Science definition
A slight shift or separation of positive and negative charge within material; the whole object can remain electrically neutral.
Where it is taught
- Electric & Magnetic Forces — Forces, Physical Science: Matter, Forces & Energy, Grade 8
Taught alongside
- field
- repel
- controlled variable
- model
- evidence
- system boundary
- assumption
- electric charge
- current
- coil
- electromagnet
- compass