FMS - Static Electricity

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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.

Front

Which subatomic particle has a POSITIVE charge?

Back

Proton

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What is static discharge?

Back

Static discharge is the loss of static electricity as electric charges transfer from one object to another.

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What is the process of induction in static electricity?

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Induction is the process where a charged object causes a redistribution of charges in another object without direct contact.

Front

What happens when a charged balloon sticks to a wall?

Back

Extra electrons on the surface of the balloon push away electrons in the wall, leaving a positively charged area on the wall.

Front

Which of these is NOT a way to create a static charge?

Back

Electrical Circuit

Front

What is conduction in terms of charging objects?

Back

Conduction is the process of transferring electric charge through direct contact between materials.

Front

What is friction in the context of static electricity?

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Friction is the process of rubbing two materials together, which can transfer electrons and create static charge.

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What is the difference between static electricity and current electricity?

Back

Static electricity is the buildup of charge, while current electricity is the flow of electric charge through a conductor.

Front

What is an example of static electricity in everyday life?

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An example is when you rub a balloon on your hair and it sticks to the wall.