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 electrons are transferred from one object to another.

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What is current electricity?

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Current electricity is the continuous flow of electric charge (electrons) through a conductor, such as a wire.

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What is charging by friction?

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Charging by friction occurs when two objects are rubbed together, causing electrons to transfer from one object to another, resulting in one object becoming positively charged and the other negatively charged.

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What is charging by induction?

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Charging by induction is the process of charging an object without direct contact, where a charged object causes a redistribution of charges in a neutral object.

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What is charging by conduction?

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Charging by conduction occurs when two objects with different charges come into direct contact, allowing electrons to flow from one object to the other.

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What happens when a charged object is brought near a neutral object?

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The neutral object will become polarized, with opposite charges attracted to the charged object and like charges repelled.

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What is the role of electrons in static electricity?

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Electrons are negatively charged particles that can be transferred between objects, leading to static electricity.

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What types of charges attract each other?

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Positive and negative charges attract each other, while like charges (positive-positive or negative-negative) repel each other.

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What is an example of static electricity in everyday life?

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An example of static electricity is when you rub a balloon on your hair and it sticks to a wall.

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What is the difference between static electricity and current electricity?

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Static electricity involves a single transfer of electrons, while current electricity involves a continuous flow of electrons.