Static Electricity

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What is static electricity?

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Static electricity is the accumulation of electric charge on the surface of objects, which can result from friction, contact, or induction.

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What charge does an electron have?

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An electron has a negative charge (-).

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What happens when an object loses electrons?

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The object becomes positively charged.

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What happens when an object gains electrons?

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The object becomes negatively charged.

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What do two particles with opposite charges do?

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They attract each other.

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What do two particles with the same charge do?

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They repel each other.

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What is the principle of conservation of charge?

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The total electric charge in an isolated system remains constant; charge can neither be created nor destroyed.

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What is an insulator?

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An insulator is a material that does not allow electric charges to flow freely, such as rubber or glass.

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What is a conductor?

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A conductor is a material that allows electric charges to flow freely, such as copper or aluminum.

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What is grounding?

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Grounding is the process of transferring excess charge to the Earth, which can neutralize an object.