Electrostatic Assessment Questions

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What is electrostatic charge?

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Electrostatic charge is the physical property of matter that causes it to experience a force when placed in an electromagnetic field. It can be positive or negative.

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What happens when two objects with the same charge come close to each other?

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They repel each other.

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

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They attract each other.

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What is static electricity?

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Static electricity is the accumulation of electric charge on the surface of objects, which can cause them to attract or repel other objects.

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What is the principle of conservation of charge?

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The principle states that the total electric charge in an isolated system remains constant over time.

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What is an insulator?

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An insulator is a material that does not allow electric charges to flow freely, preventing the transfer of electricity.

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What is a conductor?

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A conductor is a material that allows electric charges to flow freely, facilitating the transfer of electricity.

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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 be transferred from one object to another.

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What is charging by induction?

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Charging by induction occurs when a charged object is brought near a neutral object, causing a redistribution of charges within the neutral object.

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What is charging by conduction?

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Charging by conduction occurs when a charged object directly touches a neutral object, transferring charge to the neutral object.