Static Electricity

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What is static electricity?

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Static electricity is the buildup of electric charge on the surface of objects, often caused by friction.

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What is a conductor?

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

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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 through it easily. Examples include rubber and glass.

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What happens when two objects with the same charge come close to each other?

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They repel each other.

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What happens when two objects with different charges come close to each other?

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They attract each other.

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What is a positive charge?

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A positive charge occurs when an object has more protons than electrons.

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What is a negative charge?

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A negative charge occurs when an object has more electrons than protons.

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What is a neutral charge?

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A neutral charge occurs when an object has an equal number of protons and electrons.

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What is lightning?

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Lightning is a natural electrical discharge caused by the buildup of static electricity in clouds.

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What is friction in the context of static electricity?

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Friction is the force that causes the transfer of electrons between two objects, leading to static electricity.