Static Electricity

Static Electricity

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Science

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is static electricity?

Back

Static electricity is the accumulation of electric charge on the surface of objects, which can result from friction, induction, or conduction.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What process occurs when an object becomes charged by rubbing against another object?

Back

Friction.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is induction in the context of static electricity?

Back

Induction is the process by which an object becomes charged without direct contact, typically when a charged object is brought close to a neutral object.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

They attract each other.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

They repel each other.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is conduction in static electricity?

Back

Conduction is the process of transferring electric charge through direct contact between materials.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the result of rubbing a balloon against wool?

Back

The balloon becomes negatively charged, and the wool becomes positively charged.

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