Static Electricity

Front

Why can you get a shock if you touch a metal doorknob after walking across a wool carpet?

Back

You have gained electrons; the doorknob has no electrons.

Front

What will happen when two balloons rubbed with wool are brought near each other?

Back

The balloons will repel each other.

Front

Difference between attract and repel: Attract is to pull something closer, repel is to push something away.

Back

True

Front

When socks get stuck to towels in your dryer, this is an example of ________________

Back

static electricity

Front

What types of charges attract?

Back

Positive and Negative

Front

The accumulation of excess electric charge on an object is called

Back

Static electricity 

Front

Electric charges that are alike _______ each other.

Back

Repel

Front

Electric charges that are different _______ each other.

Back

Attract

Front

What charge does a proton have?

Back

positive (+)

Front

Electrical charge built up on the surface of an object is called _________________

Back

static electricity