Question

What is meant by “ discrete nature of charge” ?

Answer 1

Explanation:

1. Any object can be charged by the complete transfer of electrons.
2. Quantization of charge implies that charge can assume only certain discrete values.
3. That is to say the observed value of electric charge (q) of a particle will be integral multiples of (e) 1.6×10−19 coulombs.
4. It means, the charge can be expressed as $q=ne$ where $n=0,1,2,3........$ (both positive and negative integers)
5. The charge cannot assume any value between the integers.