_18) Static and Current Electricity

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is static electricity?
Back
Static electricity is the accumulation of electric charge on the surface of objects, which can result from friction, contact, or induction.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What causes a balloon to stick to a wall after being rubbed on hair?
Back
The balloon sticks to the wall due to electrostatic forces between the particles of the balloon and the particles of the wall.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
True or False: Lightning is a form of static electricity.
Back
True
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What happens to an object that becomes positively charged?
Back
An object becomes positively charged by losing electrons.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of circuit has components connected end-to-end, so that current flows through each component in turn?
Back
A series circuit.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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In a series circuit, how does the brightness of light bulbs compare if they have different resistances?
Back
The light bulb with higher resistance will shine more brightly.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is current electricity?
Back
Current electricity is the flow of electric charge through a conductor, typically measured in amperes.
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