Static Electricity

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If an object has more positive than negative charges, its electrical charge is...

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positive

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If an object has more negative charges than positive charges, its electrical charge is...

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negative

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If an object has the same number of positive and negative charges, its electrical charge is...

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neutral or no charge

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Atoms may have electrons which carry a...

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negative charge

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Atoms may have protons which carry a...

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positive charge

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Two objects with LIKE static charges will

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repel each other

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Static charges build up when

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electrons move within an object

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Rubbing a balloon on hair is an example of static charge build up created by...

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friction

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What happens when you touch a metal doorknob after rubbing your shoes on the carpet?

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Millions of electrons go from your finger into the doorknob

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Which of the following is caused by static electricity? Options: a stove getting hot when it is turned on, a magnet being attracted to a refrigerator, a lightning strike during a storm, a light bulb coming on when a switch is turned on

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a lightning strike during a storm