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  • Does a Negative Charge Increase Mass? Exploring the Science
    When an object receives a negative charge, its mass increases slightly. Here's why:

    * Electrons carry mass: Electrons, which carry a negative charge, have a tiny but measurable mass.

    * Adding electrons, adding mass: When an object gains a negative charge, it's essentially gaining extra electrons. These added electrons increase the object's overall mass, albeit by a minuscule amount.

    Important Note: The mass increase due to gaining a negative charge is incredibly small. It's not something you'd notice in everyday objects. The increase is only significant when dealing with extremely high charges or at the atomic level.

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