Static Electricity

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What is static electricity?

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Static electricity is the electrical charge that is built up on the surface of an object due to an imbalance of electrons.

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What is the process of charging an object by rubbing it with another material called?

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Friction.

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What types of charges attract each other?

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Positive and negative charges attract each other.

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

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Current electricity involves a continuous flow of electrons, while static electricity involves a temporary buildup of charge.

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What phenomenon is an example of static electricity?

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A lightning strike during a storm.

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What happens to electrons when an object is negatively charged?

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It has gained extra electrons.

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What happens to electrons when an object is positively charged?

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It has lost some electrons.

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What is the term for the force between charged objects?

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Electrostatic force.

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What is an insulator?

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A material that does not allow electrons to flow freely, preventing the transfer of electric charge.

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What is a conductor?

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A material that allows electrons to flow freely, facilitating the transfer of electric charge.