conservation of charge
noun phraseDefinition of conservation of charge
: a principle in physics: the total electric charge of an isolated system remains constant irrespective of whatever internal changes may take place
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“Conservation of charge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conservation%20of%20charge. Accessed 2 Mar. 2021.
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