Static Electricity

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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 occurs when there is an imbalance between positive and negative charges.

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What happens when an object has equal positive and negative charges?

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The object is electrically neutral or has no charge.

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What is the method of charging by rubbing two objects together called?

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Friction.

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What is conduction in terms of electric charges?

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Conduction is the process where electric charges flow through a substance, typically a conductor.

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What occurs when two objects with opposite charges come close to each other?

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They attract one another.

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What is the charge of an object with more negative charges than positive charges?

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The object is negatively charged.

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What is induction in static electricity?

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Induction is the process of charging an object without direct contact, often by bringing a charged object close to a neutral object.

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What is polarization in the context of static electricity?

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Polarization is the redistribution of electric charges in an object due to the influence of a nearby charged object.

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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 do not allow charges to flow easily.

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What is an example of a good conductor?

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Copper is a good conductor of electricity.