Static Electricity

Static Electricity

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

4th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-PS2-5, MS-PS2-3, 3-PS2-3

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is static electricity?

Back

Static electricity is the buildup of electric charge on the surface of objects, which can cause them to attract or repel each other.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens when static electricity discharges?

Back

When static electricity discharges, it can cause a small shock or spark, often felt when touching a metal object after walking on a carpet.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is electric discharge?

Back

Electric discharge is the release of electricity stored in an object, which can result in a shock or spark.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes static cling?

Back

Static cling occurs when two objects with opposite charges attract each other, causing them to stick together.

Tags

NGSS.3-PS2-3

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to balloons when they are rubbed together?

Back

When balloons are rubbed together, they can become charged and either attract or repel each other depending on their charges.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-3

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Where is the safest place to be during a lightning storm?

Back

The safest place to be during a lightning storm is inside a building or a car.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of positive and negative charges in static electricity?

Back

Positive and negative charges interact with each other; opposite charges attract, while like charges repel.

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