Electrons are transferred in any charging process. In the case of charging by friction, they are transferred between the two objects being rubbed together. Prior to the charging, both objects are electrically neutral. The net charge of the system is 0 units.
Surveys/Programs. Working Papers. Most people in the United States speak English and most governmental functions are in English. The bureau collects data on language use to know what languages to use, and where, to get information to people about public health, voting, and safety.
Since 1980, the United States Census Bureau has asked: âDoes this person speak a language other than English at home? What is this language? How well does this person speak English?â The bureau reports that as of 2009, about 20 percent of Americans speak a language other than English at home.