Static Electricity

Static Electricity

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Physics, Science

7th - 9th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens when two objects have opposite charges?

Back

They attract each other.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is one example of static electricity?

Back

Lightning.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If two objects with static charge are attracted, what can we infer about their charges?

Back

One is positively charged and one is negatively charged, but you won't be able to tell which is which.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to a plastic rod when it is rubbed with a dry piece of cloth and becomes positively charged?

Back

The rod has lost electrons.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of static discharge?

Back

Lightning.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is static electricity?

Back

A buildup of electric charge on the surface of objects.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the principle of conservation of charge?

Back

Charge cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred.

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