Static Electricity

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Electrical charge built up on the surface of an object is called _________________ (Options: static electricity, current electricity, lightning, electrons)

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static electricity

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

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proton

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The negatively charged particle in an atom, moves freely, can be released, shared, or “stolen” from an atom

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electron

Front

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

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A negative charge.

Front

Which type of charge moves from one object to another to cause static electricity? Options: Atom, Proton, Electron, Neutron

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Electron

Front

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

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

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During a lab a balloon was rubbed with a wooly fabric. This is an example of which type of charging?

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friction

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The charging of an object by the contact of a charged object to a neutral object (like touching a door knob).

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conduction

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Objects that have opposite charges

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are attracted to each other, and the force between the objects pulls them together.

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The buildup of charges on an object is called:

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static charge