Static Electricity

Static Electricity

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Physics

9th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

static electricity

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

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Back

proton

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the negatively charged particle in an atom that moves freely and can be released, shared, or “stolen” from an atom?

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Back

electron

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between attraction and repulsion?

Back

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

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

An object that is neutral contains the same number of electrons and protons.

Back

True

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What types of charges attract?

Back

Positive and Negative

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