Static Electricity Charges

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If two objects are attracted...

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One is positive and one is negative.

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Rubbing a balloon on hair is an example of static charge build up created by...

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friction

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If an object has more positive than negative charges, its electrical charge is...

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positive

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If an object has the same number of positive and negative charges, its electrical charge is...

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neutral or no charge

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One example of static electricity is...

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lightning

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Two objects that have opposite charges will...

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attract

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

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The balloons will repel each other.

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The girl's hair and the comb are attracting  one another.  The hair and the comb have

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opposite charges

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

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Millions of electrons go from your finger into the doorknob

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Static electricity is:

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the buildup of electric charges on an object