Static Electricity

Front

What happens when two rubbed balloons are brought near each other?

Back

The balloons will repel each other.

Front

What type of charging occurs when bending water with a charged balloon?

Back

Induction.

Front

What is the difference between attraction and repulsion?

Back

To attract is to pull something closer; to repel is to push something away.

Front

What is the major difference between static electricity and current electricity?

Back

Current electricity involves a flow of electrons; static electricity involves a single transfer of electrons.

Front

What does it mean for an object to be neutral?

Back

An object that is neutral contains the same number of electrons and protons.

Front

What is static electricity?

Back

Static electricity is the buildup of electric charge on the surface of objects.

Front

What is current electricity?

Back

Current electricity is the flow of electric charge through a conductor.

Front

What is an example of static electricity?

Back

A balloon sticking to a wall after being rubbed on hair.

Front

What is the principle of conservation of charge?

Back

Charge can neither be created nor destroyed; it can only be transferred.

Front

What is an insulator?

Back

An insulator is a material that does not allow electric charges to flow freely.