Static Energy Quiz

What is an example of static energy?

• A burning candle

• A flowing river

• A running car engine

• A balloon sticking to the ceiling after being rubbed on a sweater

How is static energy created?

• Through friction or contact with other materials

• By thinking really hard

• By standing still

• By drinking water

What is a safety measure for static energy?

• Grounding

• Standing in water while using electrical equipment

• Playing with matches

• Running with scissors

Which of the following is an example of static energy?

• Sound energy

• Thermal energy

• Potential energy

• Kinetic energy

Why is it important to discharge static energy before working with electronics?

• To save time and effort

• To increase the risk of damage to electronic components

• To prevent damage to electronic components.

• To make the electronics work faster

Static charges are created when you

• reach for the door and see sparks

• jump up and down

• turn on the water

• water a plant

Static charges often happen when

• you are getting in a car and slide across a seat

• when you feel a shock from static electricity

• when you shake hands with someone

• when balloons stick to your clothes

• all of the above