Static Electricity

Front

What will happen when two balloons rubbed with wool are brought near each other?

Back

The balloons will repel each other.

Front

Bending water with a charged balloon is an example of what type of charging (charging an object without touching)?

Back

induction

Front

What is the difference between attraction and repulsion?

Back

To attract is to pull something closer and repel is to push something away.

Front

If a substance has a higher number of electrons than protons on its surface, what type of charge does it have?

Back

A negative charge.

Front

Electrical charge built up on the surface of an object is called _________________

Back

static electricity

Front

The positively charged particle in an atom, never leaves the nucleus, determines the element.

Back

proton

Front

During a lab a balloon was rubbed with a wooly fabric. This is an example of which type of charging? Options: conduction, friction, induction

Back

friction

Front

What is the major difference between static electricity and current electricity?

Back

Current electricity involves a flow of electrons; static electricity involves a single transfer of electrons

Front

What types of charges attract?

Back

Positive and Negative

Front

What happens when you touch a metal doorknob after rubbing your shoes on the carpet?

Back

Millions of electrons go from your finger into the doorknob