Static Electricity
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Physics
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What causes lightning?
Back
Lightning occurs because the negative charges at the bottom of clouds are attracted to the positive charges on the ground, the positive charges at the bottom of clouds are attracted to the negative charges on the ground, and the positive and negative charges inside clouds are attracted to each other.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is conduction in static electricity?
Back
Conduction is the charging of an object by the contact of a charged object to a neutral object, such as touching a door knob.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of charge does a substance have if it has more electrons than protons?
Back
A substance with a higher number of electrons than protons has a negative charge.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the term 'static' mean?
Back
The term 'static' comes from the Greek word meaning 'stay'.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens when a negatively charged balloon is brought near two cans?
Back
The negative charges in Can A move away from the balloon.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is static electricity?
Back
Static electricity is the accumulation of electric charge on the surface of objects.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the principle of charge conservation?
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The principle of charge conservation states that the total electric charge in an isolated system remains constant.
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