What carries an electrical charge?

Static Electricity Unplugged: The Science Behind Shocks and Solutions

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Patricia Brown
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Protons and neutrons
Electrons and ions
Atoms and molecules
Neutrons and electrons
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common misconception about friction and static electricity?
Friction only occurs between different materials
Friction is unrelated to static electricity
Friction can only occur in metals
Friction does not cause static electricity
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which mechanism involves mobile ions on the surface of materials?
Electron transfer
Mobile ion transfer
Hydronium ion transfer
Molecular bond breaking
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is static electricity more common in winter?
Increased sunlight
Lower humidity levels
Higher temperatures
More friction in winter
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does higher humidity affect static electricity?
Increases static electricity occurrence
Reduces electric field strength
Decreases water layer thickness
Increases electric field strength
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a practical solution to prevent static shocks in a specific room?
Increase room temperature
Use a humidifier
Install a fan
Use a dehumidifier
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should you do if you get regular shocks from a specific piece of equipment?
Use a plastic cover
Ignore it
Turn it off
Ensure it is properly earthed
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