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 occurs when electrons are transferred from one object to another.

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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 opposite charges come close to each other?

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They attract each other.

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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 a neutron?

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A neutron is a neutral subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom.

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How does an object become positively charged?

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An object becomes positively charged when it loses electrons.

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How does an object become negatively charged?

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An object becomes negatively charged when it gains electrons.

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What is the principle of conservation of charge?

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The principle of conservation of charge states that the total electric charge in an isolated system remains constant.

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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 freely, such as rubber or glass.