Static Electricity

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What charge does an electron have?

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negative (-)

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What happens when two things have opposite charges?

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They attract one another.

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What is the process called when bending a stream of water with a charged ruler?

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Friction.

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What is charge transfer called when walking across a carpet?

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Friction.

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What charge do neutrons have?

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No charge.

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What is static electricity?

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A buildup of electric charge on the surface of objects.

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What is the principle of attraction and repulsion in static electricity?

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Opposite charges attract, and like charges repel.

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What is induction in the context of static electricity?

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The process of charging an object without direct contact.

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What is contact charging?

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Transferring charge through direct contact between objects.

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What is an insulator?

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A material that does not allow electric charges to flow easily.