Static Electricity

What is the primary difference between static and current electricity?

• Static electricity involves electron flow, current does not

• Current electricity can flow through metals, static cannot

• Static electricity can be stored, current cannot

• Current electricity is visible, static is not

What happens when two non-metal insulators are rubbed together?

• Nothing happens

• Electrons transfer, creating static electricity

• They become magnetically charged

• They create a magnetic field

Why does a balloon stick to a wall after being rubbed?

• Static electricity causes attraction between opposite charges

• The wall becomes magnetically charged

• It becomes lighter than air

• It is pulled by gravity

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What is the purpose of an earthing cable during fueling?

• To increase fuel flow

• To monitor fuel levels

• To prevent static sparks from igniting fuel

• To cool down the fuel

What should you expect after dragging your rubber shoes across a carpet and touching a metal object?

• You will not feel anything

• The metal object will become hot

• The carpet will stick to your shoes

• You will feel a small shock due to static electricity

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