5th Grade - Charged Up (Static Electricity)

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What happens when two positive charges are near each other?

Back

They repel each other from a long distance.

Front

What type of charge does a particle have if it is attracted to an electron?

Back

It is positive.

Front

What charge does a balloon develop when rubbed on hair?

Back

Negative charge.

Front

What does it mean if two strips of tape repel each other after being peeled off?

Back

The strips have the same charge.

Front

What is static electricity?

Back

It is the build-up of electric charge on any object.

Front

What happens when a positive charge and a negative charge are near each other?

Back

They attract each other.

Front

What is an example of an object that has a negative charge?

Back

An electron.

Front

What is an example of an object that has a positive charge?

Back

A proton.

Front

What occurs when static electricity discharges?

Back

You may feel a shock or see a spark.

Front

What is the effect of rubbing two different materials together?

Back

It can create static electricity.