Review it - Electrostatic Forces

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What is a good conductor of electricity?

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A good conductor of electricity is a material that allows electric charges to flow easily through it. Examples include metals like copper and aluminum.

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Which atomic particle has a negative charge?

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Electron.

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What causes electrostatic forces?

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Electrostatic forces are caused by the imbalance of electrical charges on an object.

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What happens to an object's charge when it gains electrons?

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It becomes negative.

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What is static discharge?

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Static discharge is the release of built-up static electricity, often observed as a spark or lightning.

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What is the charge of a proton?

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Positive.

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What is the charge of a neutron?

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Neutral.

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What is the relationship between electric charge and static electricity?

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Static electricity is the result of an imbalance of electric charges on an object.

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What happens when two objects with the same charge are brought close together?

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They repel each other.

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What happens when two objects with opposite charges are brought close together?

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They attract each other.

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