Magnets and Static Electricity

Front

What happens when two balloons are rubbed together?

Back

They can stick together if they have the same charge.

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What is static electricity?

Back

Static electricity is the build-up of electric charge on the surface of objects.

Front

What do we call materials that can attract or repel each other without touching?

Back

Magnets.

Front

What happens when two magnets with the same poles face each other?

Back

They repel each other.

Front

What happens when two magnets with opposite poles face each other?

Back

They attract each other.

Front

What is an example of balanced forces?

Back

A computer sitting on a table.

Front

What is an example of unbalanced forces?

Back

A book falling from a desk.

Front

What is a magnet?

Back

A magnet is an object that produces a magnetic field.

Front

What is the difference between a charged object and a neutral object?

Back

A charged object has an imbalance of electric charge, while a neutral object has equal positive and negative charges.

Front

What is an example of static electricity in everyday life?

Back

When you rub a balloon on your hair and it makes your hair stand up.