The study of the motion of charged particles or the movement caused by electrical forces, especially in fluids.
Compound of 'electro-' and 'kinematics' (from Greek 'kinema' meaning motion). This scientific term developed in the 20th century to describe electrical effects on movement.
Electrokinematics explains why you get a shock when you touch something after walking across a carpet—static electricity creates moving charges, and understanding these movements is key to preventing damage to sensitive electronics.
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