Static Electricity

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What happens when two rubbed balloons are brought near each other?

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The balloons will repel each other.

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What is the process called when a charged object influences a neutral object without direct contact?

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Induction.

Front

What phenomenon occurs when your hair stands on end after combing?

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Friction.

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What is the term for charging an object through direct contact with a charged object?

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Conduction.

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What is static electricity?

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Static electricity is the buildup of charges (more of one type of charge) on an object.

Front

What type of charge interaction occurs between two like charges?

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Repulsion.

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What type of charge interaction occurs between two opposite charges?

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Attraction.

Front

What is the principle behind the operation of a Van de Graaff generator?

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It generates static electricity through the process of induction and conduction.

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What is the role of electrons in static electricity?

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Electrons are negatively charged particles that can be transferred between objects, leading to static charge.

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How can static electricity be discharged?

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Static electricity can be discharged through grounding or by touching a conductive material.