Electrostatic Interactions with Tape

What common household item is used in the video to demonstrate static electricity?

• Paper clips

• Plastic wrap

• Scotch tape

• Aluminum foil

What happens when two charged pieces of scotch tape are brought close to each other?

• They repel each other

• They stick together

• They attract each other

• They do nothing

How many layers of tape are used to create two different types of charged objects?

• One

• Two

• Four

• Three

What is the purpose of rubbing the tape against metal or your upper lip?

• To charge the tape

• To make the tape sticky

• To neutralize the tape

• To clean the tape

What is the first step in creating two different types of charged objects?

• Fold a tab on the tape

• Create a base layer

• Rub the tape on metal

• Use only one layer

What is the effect of humidity on charged tape?

• It has no effect

• It increases the charge

• It decreases the charge

• It makes the tape sticky

What is the interaction between charged and uncharged objects?

• They have no interaction

• They always attract

• They may attract or repel

• They always repel

What should you do if the tape is no longer attracted to you due to humidity?

• Use a hairdryer

• Replace the base layer

• Remake the top and bottom tape

• Add more layers

What should you avoid reusing when creating charged objects?

• The top layer

• The bottom layer

• The base layer

• The entire setup

What is the main focus of the lab experiment mentioned in the video?

• Measuring tape length

• Testing tape durability

• Observing electrostatic interactions

• Creating sticky tape