Static Electricity

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What happens to an object when it loses electrons?

Back

It becomes positively charged.

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What type of charge does a substance have if it has more electrons than protons?

Back

A negative charge.

Front

Which type of charge moves to cause static electricity?

Back

Electron.

Front

What charge does an electron carry?

Back

Negative (-).

Front

What is the difference between attraction and repulsion?

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Attraction pulls something closer, while repulsion pushes something away.

Front

What is static electricity?

Back

A buildup of electric charge on the surface of objects.

Front

What is the unit of electric charge?

Back

Coulomb (C).

Front

What is an insulator?

Back

A material that does not allow electric charges to flow freely.

Front

What is a conductor?

Back

A material that allows electric charges to flow easily.

Front

What occurs during charging by friction?

Back

Electrons are transferred from one object to another through rubbing.