TCI Unit 2 Week 5

Front

What is electric force?

Back

Electric force is the attraction or repulsion between charged objects.

Front

What happens when two like charges are brought close together?

Back

They repel each other.

Front

What happens when a positive charge and a negative charge are brought close together?

Back

They attract each other.

Front

What is static electricity?

Back

Static electricity is an imbalance of positive and negative charges on an object.

Front

What can cause static electricity?

Back

Rubbing objects together can cause static electricity.

Front

What is an example of like charges?

Back

Two balloons with the same charge pushing each other apart.

Front

What is an example of opposite charges?

Back

A positive balloon attracting a negative charge.

Front

How can you decrease the electric force between two charged objects?

Back

By moving them far apart.

Front

What is the effect of distance on electric force?

Back

The electric force decreases as the distance between charges increases.

Front

What is the role of electric charges in everyday life?

Back

Electric charges are responsible for static electricity, lightning, and the functioning of electronic devices.