lightning Vocab. & concepts Practice

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What is an insulator?

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A material that prevents or reduces the flow of electricity through it.

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What is a conductor?

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A material that allows the flow of electric current through it.

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What does it mean to have a negative charge?

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It means having more electron ions than protons.

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If I have 8 protons and 5 electrons, what is the charge on the object?

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The charge is plus 3.

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What is a lightning rod?

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A device used to protect structures from lightning strikes by directing the electrical charge safely into the ground.

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What is the role of a lightning conductor?

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To provide a safe path for lightning to follow, preventing damage to buildings.

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What is intra-cloud lightning?

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Lightning that occurs within a single cloud.

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What is the difference between positive and negative charges?

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Positive charges have more protons than electrons, while negative charges have more electrons than protons.

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What happens when a charged object comes close to a neutral object?

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The neutral object can become charged through induction.

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What is static electricity?

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A buildup of electric charge on the surface of objects.