S5P2a (static vs current 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, often caused by friction.

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What is current electricity?

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Current electricity is the flow of electric charge through a conductor, providing a constant flow of electricity.

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What happens when negatively charged electrons move from one object to another?

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The object losing electrons becomes positively charged, while the object gaining electrons becomes negatively charged.

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What is an example of creating static electricity?

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Rubbing a plastic comb on a piece of wool creates static electricity.

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What is the result of touching a metal doorknob after walking on a carpet?

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You may get a light shock due to the discharge of static electricity.

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What is a circuit?

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A circuit is a closed loop that allows current electricity to flow.

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What is the difference between static and current electricity?

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Static electricity is stationary charge, while current electricity is the flow of charge.

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What is an insulator?

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An insulator is a material that does not allow electric charge to flow easily, 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 charge to flow easily, such as copper or aluminum.

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What happens when like charges are brought together?

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Like charges repel each other.