Static or Current Electricity?

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What is Static Electricity?

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A build-up of electrical charges in an object that can cause objects to attract or repel each other.

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What is Current Electricity?

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The flow of electric charge through a conductor, such as a wire, which is used to power devices.

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How does Static Electricity occur?

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It occurs when there is an imbalance of electric charges within or on the surface of a material.

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Can Static Electricity affect objects that are not touching?

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Yes, objects affected by static electricity do not have to be in contact.

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What is an example of Static Electricity?

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Clothes sticking together in the dryer due to static cling.

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Is Static Electricity easy to control?

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No, it can happen by accident and is difficult to control.

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What is a common effect of Static Electricity?

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A sudden burst of electricity, such as a spark when touching a metal object.

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What happens when two objects with different charges come close?

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They can attract each other if one is positively charged and the other is negatively charged.

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What is an insulator?

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A material that does not allow electric charges to flow freely, such as rubber or glass.

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What is a conductor?

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A material that allows electric charges to flow easily, such as copper or aluminum.