STATIC ELECTRICITY (partial) 1st

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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, conduction, or induction.

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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 happens when an object loses electrons?

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The object becomes positively charged.

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What is conduction in the context of static electricity?

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Conduction is the transfer of electric charge through direct contact between materials.

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What is induction in static electricity?

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Induction is the process of charging an object without direct contact, typically by bringing a charged object close to a neutral object.

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What is a conductor?

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A conductor is a material that allows electric charge to flow easily, such as metals like copper.

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What is an insulator?

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An insulator is a material that resists the flow of electric charge, such as rubber or plastic.

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Give an example of a good conductor of electricity.

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Copper is a good conductor of electricity.

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Give an example of a good insulator of electricity.

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Rubber is a good insulator of electricity.

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What is the principle of conservation of charge?

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The principle of conservation of charge states that electric charge can neither be created nor destroyed, only transferred.