Measurements Show There Is an Electric Field Surrounding the Earth

question 139

Essay

Measurements show there is an electric field surrounding the Earth. Its magnitude averages 100 N/C at the Earth's surface and it points inward toward the Earth's center. From this information, state whether the Earth is negatively or positively charged. Defend your answer.

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Definitions:

Generalized Conditioned Reinforcer

A type of reinforcer that has become reinforcing through its association with one or more other reinforcers, often used in operant conditioning.

Primary Reinforcers

Innate reinforcing qualities such as food, water, and relief from pain, which fulfill basic biological needs and do not require learning to be effective.

Unlearned Reinforcer

An unlearned reinforcer, also known as a primary reinforcer, is a stimulus that naturally and intrinsically provides reinforcement or a favorable outcome without the need for learning.

Primary Reinforcer

A primary reinforcer is a stimulus that satisfies basic survival needs without prior learning; examples include food, water, and shelter.