Static Electricity Experiment Quiz

What is static electricity primarily caused by?

• The absence of electrons

• The movement of protons

• An imbalance between positive and negative charges

• A balance of positive and negative charges

In the experiment with plastic strands, what happens when you rub the strands and then let them slide on the table?

• They dissolve

• They stick together

• They slide smoothly

• They are attracted to the table

What causes the plastic strands to repel each other after being charged?

• The weight of the strands

• The attraction of opposite charges

• The repulsion between identical charges

• The presence of moisture

Which material can be used as an alternative to plastic strands in the static electricity experiment?

• Glass rods

• Wooden sticks

• Plastic straws

• Metal wires

What type of weather conditions are best for conducting the static electricity experiment?

• Hot and humid days

• Cold and dry days

• Rainy days

• Windy days