FMS - Static Electricity

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What is static electricity?

Back

The buildup of electric charges on an object.

Front

Which method is NOT a way to create a static charge?

Back

Electrical Circuit.

Front

What are the three methods to create a static charge?

Back

Friction, Conduction, Induction.

Front

Which method produces the same charge on two objects?

Back

Conduction.

Front

What is static discharge?

Back

The loss of static electricity as electric charges transfer from one object to another.

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What is conduction in the context of static electricity?

Back

The transfer of electric charge through direct contact between objects.

Front

What is friction in the context of static electricity?

Back

The process of rubbing two materials together to create a static charge.

Front

What is induction in the context of static electricity?

Back

The process of creating a static charge in an object without direct contact.

Front

Give an example of static charge by conduction.

Back

Touching a charged rod to an electroscope.

Front

What happens when you rub a balloon against your hair?

Back

The balloon gains a static charge due to friction.