Static Electricity, Magnetism and Gravity Test Review

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What happens to the force of gravity when the distance between two objects increases?

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The force of gravity decreases.

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What is an electric field?

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The region around a charged object where the object’s electric force is exerted on other charged objects.

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How does a t-shirt acquire an overall charge?

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It loses electrons.

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What is conduction in terms of electricity?

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The transfer of electrons from a charged object to another by direct contact.

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If a glass rod becomes positively charged after rubbing it with silk, what can be inferred about the silk?

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The silk has become negatively charged.

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What is magnetism?

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A force that can attract or repel certain materials, typically associated with magnets.

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What is the electromagnetic force?

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A fundamental force that causes interactions between charged particles.

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What is the relationship between electric fields and magnetic fields?

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Electric fields can create magnetic fields and vice versa; they are interconnected in electromagnetism.

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What is static electricity?

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Electric charge that accumulates on the surface of objects, often caused by friction.

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What is the principle of induction in electricity?

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The process of generating an electric charge in an object without direct contact, usually through the influence of a nearby charged object.