Static Electricity

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What is static electricity?

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Static electricity is the electrical charge that builds up on the surface of an object due to an imbalance of electrons and protons.

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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 and move away from each other.

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

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They attract each other and move closer together.

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What is the basic unit of electric charge?

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The basic unit of electric charge is the coulomb.

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What is an electron?

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An electron is a negatively charged subatomic particle that orbits the nucleus of an atom.

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What is a proton?

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A proton is a positively charged subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What is the difference between conductors and insulators?

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Conductors allow electric charge to flow easily, while insulators do not.

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What is an example of a conductor?

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Copper is a common example of a conductor.

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What is an example of an insulator?

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Rubber is a common example of an insulator.

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What is the process of charging an object by rubbing it against another object called?

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This process is called frictional charging.