Static Electricity

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What charge does an electron have?

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Negative (-)

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Which of the following is caused by static electricity? A stove getting hot when it is turned on, A magnet being attracted to a refrigerator, A light bulb coming on when a switch is turned on, A lightning strike during a storm.

Back

A lightning strike during a storm.

Front

What charge does a proton have?

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Positive (+)

Front

If a substance has a higher number of electrons than protons on its surface, what type of charge does it have?

Back

A negative charge.

Front

Electricity does not flow well through insulators. A good example of an insulator is _________________

Back

Oil.

Front

What is static electricity?

Back

Static electricity is the buildup of electric charge on the surface of objects.

Front

What happens when two objects with the same charge come close to each other?

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They repel each other.

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

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They attract each other.

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What is an insulator?

Back

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.