Static Electricity

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What is static electricity?

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Static electricity is the buildup of electric charge on the surface of objects, which occurs when electrons are transferred from one object to another.

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What is current electricity?

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Current electricity is the continuous flow of electric charge (electrons) through a conductor, such as a wire.

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What is the difference between static electricity and current electricity?

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Current electricity involves a flow of electrons; static electricity involves a single transfer of electrons.

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What is charging by friction?

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Charging by friction occurs when two objects are rubbed together, causing electrons to be transferred from one object to another.

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What is charging by conduction?

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Charging by conduction occurs when two objects with different charges come into direct contact, allowing electrons to move between them.

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What is charging by induction?

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Charging by induction is the process of charging an object without direct contact, typically by bringing a charged object close to a neutral object.

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What is an electron?

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An electron is a negatively charged particle in an atom that moves freely and can be transferred between atoms.

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What is a proton?

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A proton is a positively charged particle found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What is a neutron?

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A neutron is a neutral particle found in the nucleus of an atom, with no electric charge.

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What happens when two objects with the same charge are brought close together?

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They repel each other.