Static Electricity

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What is static electricity?

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

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What is current electricity?

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

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What do electrons do in current electricity?

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Electrons flow through a circuit, creating an electric current.

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What charge do protons have?

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Protons have a positive charge.

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What charge do electrons have?

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Electrons have a negative charge.

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What charge do neutrons have?

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Neutrons have no charge, they are neutral.

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What is an electric circuit?

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An electric circuit is a closed loop that allows electric current to flow.

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What happens when there is a break in a circuit?

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If there is a break in a circuit, the flow of electricity stops.

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What is an insulator?

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An insulator is a material that does not allow electricity to flow through it easily.

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What is a conductor?

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A conductor is a material that allows electricity to flow through it easily.