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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 occur when two materials are rubbed together.

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What charge do neutrons have?

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Neutrons have no charge.

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What is conduction in terms of electric charges?

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Conduction is the process by which electric charges flow through a substance.

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What happens during static discharge?

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Static discharge is the loss of static electricity as electric charges transfer from one object to another.

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What charge does a proton have?

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A proton has a positive charge (+).

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What is an electric field?

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An electric field is the region around a charged object where the object's electric force is exerted on other charged objects.

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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 is the difference between conductors and insulators?

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Conductors allow electric charges to flow easily, while insulators resist the flow of electric charges.

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What is an example of a conductor?

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Copper is an example of a conductor.

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What is an example of an insulator?

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Rubber is an example of an insulator.