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 can cause them to attract or repel each other.

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What are the three types of electric charges?

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Positive, Negative, and Neutral.

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What happens when two objects with like charges come close to each other?

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They repel each other.

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What happens when two objects with unlike charges come close to each other?

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They attract each other.

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What type of charge does a balloon have after being rubbed on hair?

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Negative charge.

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What is an example of a neutral object?

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A wooden stick is an example of a neutral object.

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What is the effect of rubbing a balloon on hair?

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It transfers electrons from the hair to the balloon, giving the balloon a negative charge.

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What is the law of electric charges?

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Like charges repel and unlike charges attract.

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What is an insulator?

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An insulator is a material that does not allow electric charges to flow freely, such as rubber or glass.

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What is a conductor?

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A conductor is a material that allows electric charges to flow freely, such as copper or aluminum.