Static Electricity Intro

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What is a conductor?

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A material that has an electronic structure allowing free movement of electrons.

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What is induction in static electricity?

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The rearrangement of charges in a neutral surface when a charged object is brought near it without touching.

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What type of charge does an object have if it has more electrons than protons?

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A negative charge.

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What does polarization do to a molecule?

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It separates opposite charges into different locations.

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What is conduction in static electricity?

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The charging of an object by direct contact with a charged object.

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What is an insulator?

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A material that does not allow free movement of electrons.

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What is static electricity?

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A stationary electric charge typically produced by friction.

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What happens during the process of charging by friction?

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Electrons are transferred from one material to another, creating a charge.

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What is the difference between conduction and induction?

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Conduction involves direct contact, while induction involves rearranging charges without contact.

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What is a negatively charged object?

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An object that has more electrons than protons.