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, which can cause them to attract or repel each other.

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What happens when a charged object comes close to another object?

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It can cause electric discharge, which may result in a shock or static cling.

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If a balloon has a negative charge, what charge does your hair have?

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Your hair must have a positive charge.

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What do two objects with the same charge do?

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They repel each other.

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What do two objects with opposite charges do?

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They attract each other.

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What is electric discharge?

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Electric discharge is the release of electricity stored in an object, often felt as a shock.

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What is an example of static cling?

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When clothes stick together after being in the dryer due to static electricity.

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What charge does a neutral object have?

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A neutral object has no overall charge; it has equal numbers of positive and negative charges.

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What happens when you rub a balloon on your hair?

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The balloon becomes negatively charged, and your hair becomes positively charged, causing them to attract.

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Can static electricity be dangerous?

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Yes, static electricity can cause sparks that may ignite flammable materials.