Static Electricity

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What charge do electrons carry?

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Electrons carry a negative charge.

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What happens when two objects have the same charge?

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Two objects that have the same charges will repel each other.

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What is static electricity?

Back

Static electricity is the build-up of electric charge on the surface of objects.

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What is an example of static electricity?

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An example of static electricity is lightning.

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What can static electricity cause when it jumps from one object to another?

Back

Static electricity can cause electric discharge (and a shock!).

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What happens when a charged balloon is brought near another charged balloon?

Back

The balloons will repel each other.

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What is the opposite of a negative charge?

Back

The opposite of a negative charge is a positive charge.

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What is an atom?

Back

An atom is the basic unit of matter, made up of protons, neutrons, and electrons.

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What is electric discharge?

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Electric discharge is the release of electricity that can cause a shock.

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What is static cling?

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Static cling is when objects stick together due to static electricity.