Magnets & Static Electricity

Front

What type of magnet is known for its strength and potential danger?

Back

Neodymium magnet.

Front

What happens to the hairs of a person touching a Van de Graaff generator?

Back

Each hair has the same charge.

Front

Which statement is NOT true about magnets?

Back

All materials are attracted to magnets.

Front

What material is a can made of if it does not stick to a magnet?

Back

Aluminum.

Front

What is the interaction between the electrical charges of a balloon and plastic?

Back

They are repelling each other.

Front

What is a magnet?

Back

An object that produces a magnetic field and can attract or repel certain materials.

Front

What are the two types of magnets?

Back

Permanent magnets and temporary magnets.

Front

What is static electricity?

Back

A stationary electric charge that is typically produced by friction.

Front

What is the principle behind the operation of a Van de Graaff generator?

Back

It generates high voltages through the accumulation of static electricity.

Front

What is the difference between ferromagnetic and non-ferromagnetic materials?

Back

Ferromagnetic materials can be magnetized, while non-ferromagnetic materials cannot.