Energy & Static Electricity Basics

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What type of electricity involves a sudden rush of electrons?

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Static electricity is the type of electricity in which electrons move in a sudden rush.

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What is the energy of moving electrons called?

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The energy of moving electrons is known as electrical energy.

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What particle is labeled as 'c' in an atom?

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The particle labeled as 'c' is a proton.

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What did Benjamin Franklin hypothesize about lightning?

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Benjamin Franklin hypothesized that lightning is static electricity.

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Who was the first scientist to work with electricity?

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Benjamin Franklin was the first scientist to work with electricity.

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What is the difference between static electricity and current electricity?

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Static electricity is the buildup of electric charge, while current electricity is the flow of electric charge.

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What is an example of static electricity?

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An example of static electricity is when you rub a balloon on your hair and it sticks to the wall.

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What is the role of protons in an atom?

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Protons are positively charged particles found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What is the charge of an electron?

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An electron has a negative charge.

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What happens when two objects with static electricity come into contact?

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When two objects with static electricity come into contact, they can transfer charge, resulting in a shock or spark.