Static Electricity Concepts

Front

What is the unit of electric charge?

Back

Coulomb

Front

Rubbing a balloon on hair is an example of static charge build up created by...

Back

Friction

Front

What method of charging is shown in this picture?

Back

Friction

Front

If a substance has a higher number of electrons than protons on its surface, what type of charge does it have?

Back

A negative charge.

Front

What happens when two objects with the same charge are brought close to each other?

Back

They repel each other.

Front

What is static electricity?

Back

Static electricity is the accumulation of electric charge on the surface of objects.

Front

What is the principle of conservation of charge?

Back

The total electric charge in an isolated system remains constant.

Front

What is an insulator?

Back

An insulator is a material that does not allow electric charges to flow freely.

Front

What is a conductor?

Back

A conductor is a material that allows electric charges to flow freely.

Front

What is induction in static electricity?

Back

Induction is the process of charging an object without direct contact.