Non-Contact Forces: Electric Force

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What happens to the electric force between two charges as they get closer?

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The electric force becomes stronger.

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When is the electric force between two charges the strongest?

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When the charges are close together.

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What charge does a rubber balloon acquire when rubbed against hair?

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A net negative charge.

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What happens when two negatively charged balloons are brought near each other?

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The balloons will repel each other.

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What is the interaction between a positively charged object and a negatively charged object?

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The positively charged object will be attracted to the negatively charged object.

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Define electric force.

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Electric force is the attraction or repulsion between charged objects.

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What is static electricity?

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

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What is the effect of distance on electric force?

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The electric force decreases as the distance between charges increases.

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What is the principle of charge conservation?

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Charge cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred.

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What happens when a neutral object comes into contact with a charged object?

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The neutral object can become charged by gaining or losing electrons.