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positive charge

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Noun1.positive charge - having a deficiency of electronspositive charge - having a deficiency of electrons; having a higher electric potential
electric charge, charge - the quantity of unbalanced electricity in a body (either positive or negative) and construed as an excess or deficiency of electrons; "the battery needed a fresh charge"
negative charge - having a surplus of electrons; having a lower electric potential


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The negative charge in the balloon is attracted to the positive charge in the wall, and zap
Applying a positive charge causes the black particles to move to the top of the capsule and the white ones to the bottom, so that the surface appears black.
The negatively charged toner jumps to the paper that has a positive charge.
 
 
 
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