Electrically Charged Objects and Experimental Design Review

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What happens when a positively charged object is brought near a negatively charged object?

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The objects will attract each other.

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What effect occurs when a balloon is brought near pieces of paper after being rubbed on carpet?

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The paper will be attracted to the balloon if they have opposite charges.

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How can you add charge to a balloon?

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By rubbing it on something.

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What must be true for two objects to attract each other?

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The objects must have opposite charges.

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What can result from an electric charge?

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A pulling force.

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What is an electrically charged object?

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An object that has an imbalance of electrons and protons.

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What is static electricity?

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The build-up of electric charge on the surface of objects.

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What is the role of electrons in electric charge?

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Electrons are negatively charged particles that can move to create charge.

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What happens when two objects with the same charge are brought close together?

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They will repel each other.

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What is the difference between conductors and insulators?

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Conductors allow electric charge to flow easily, while insulators do not.