SOL 5.4 Electricity Review

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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, often caused by friction.

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Which of the following is NOT an example of static electricity?

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Pedaling a bicycle.

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What is the transfer of negatively charged particles between materials called?

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Static electricity.

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What type of energy is transformed when using a fan?

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Mechanical energy.

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What is formed when an electric current flows through a wire wrapped around an iron nail?

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An electromagnet.

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What is a simple circuit?

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A simple circuit consists of a light bulb, a battery, and a wire.

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What is an electromagnet?

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An electromagnet is a type of magnet in which the magnetic field is produced by an electric current.

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What is the role of a battery in a circuit?

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A battery provides the electrical energy needed to power the circuit.

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What happens when you touch a doorknob after walking on a carpet?

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You may get a shock due to static electricity.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the energy associated with the motion and position of an object.