What is static electricity?
S8P5_18/19_Electromagnetism_Unit Test

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1.
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Static electricity is the buildup of electric charge on the surface of objects, often caused by friction.
2.
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What happens when two like charges are brought together?
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Two like charges (e.g., two positively charged objects) will repel each other.
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What is the cause of Earth's magnetic field?
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Earth's magnetic field is caused by moving currents of molten iron and nickel interacting with Earth's iron core.
4.
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How can an iron nail become a permanent magnet?
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An iron nail can become a permanent magnet by being stroked many times with a permanent magnet.
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What is friction in the context of charge transfer?
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Friction is a method of charge transfer where electrons are transferred between two objects when they rub against each other.
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What is induction in terms of charge?
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Induction is the process of charging an object without direct contact, often through the influence of a nearby charged object.
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What is contact in the context of charge transfer?
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Contact is the transfer of charge that occurs when two objects touch each other.
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