Static Electricity

Front

What happens to an object when electrons move from it to another object?

Back

The object becomes charged.

Front

What type of charge does an object have if it has more protons than electrons?

Back

A positive charge.

Front

What do electric charges that are alike do to each other?

Back

They repel each other.

Front

Which type of charge moves from one object to another to cause static electricity?

Back

Electrons.

Front

What is the charge of an electron?

Back

Negative (-).

Front

What is static electricity?

Back

Static electricity is the accumulation of electric charge on the surface of objects.

Front

What is the principle of conservation of charge?

Back

The total electric charge in an isolated system remains constant.

Front

What is the difference between conductors and insulators in terms of electric charge?

Back

Conductors allow electric charges to flow freely, while insulators do not.

Front

What is an example of a common insulator?

Back

Rubber.

Front

What is an example of a common conductor?

Back

Copper.