Static 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, which occurs when electrons are transferred from one object to another.

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What causes a lightning strike during a storm?

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A lightning strike is caused by the discharge of static electricity between clouds or between a cloud and the ground.

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What is a proton?

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A proton is a positively charged particle found in the nucleus of an atom, and it determines the element's identity.

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What happens when two like-charged objects are brought near each other?

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Like-charged objects repel each other.

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What is induction in terms of static electricity?

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Induction is the process of charging an object without direct contact, often by bringing a charged object close to a neutral object.

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What occurs when you touch a metal doorknob after rubbing your shoes on the carpet?

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Millions of electrons transfer from your finger into the doorknob, causing a small electric shock.

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What is the role of electrons in static electricity?

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Electrons are negatively charged particles that can be transferred between objects, leading to static electricity.

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What is friction in the context of static electricity?

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Friction is the force that causes the transfer of electrons between two objects when they are rubbed together, leading to static charge.

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What happens when a charged balloon is brought near water?

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The charged balloon can bend the stream of water due to the attraction between the charged balloon and the polar water molecules.

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What is conduction in static electricity?

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Conduction is the process of transferring electric charge through direct contact between materials.