Static Electricity- Conduction, Induction, Friction

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What is static electricity?

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Static electricity is the buildup of electric charges on the surface of objects, often caused by friction.

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What is friction in the context of static electricity?

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Friction is the transfer of electrons between two objects that are rubbed together, leading to a charge imbalance.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of electrons from a charged object to another object by direct contact.

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What is induction?

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

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What is grounding?

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Grounding is the process of transferring excess charge from an object to the Earth, neutralizing the charge.

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What is an electric field?

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An electric field is the region around a charged object where the object's electric force is exerted on other charged objects.

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What happens to a balloon when it is rubbed on hair?

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When a balloon is rubbed on hair, it gains electrons and becomes negatively charged.

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What is the charge of an object that has lost electrons?

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An object that has lost electrons becomes positively charged.

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What is the charge of an object that has gained electrons?

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An object that has gained electrons becomes negatively charged.

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What is the role of humidity in static electricity?

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Humidity can reduce static electricity buildup because water molecules in the air can carry away excess charges.