Static Electricity

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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, which occurs when there is an imbalance of positive and negative charges.

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What happens when two objects with like charges 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 friction in the context of static electricity?

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Friction is the force that causes the transfer of electrons between two objects, leading to static charge buildup.

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What is induction in static electricity?

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Induction is the process of charging an object without direct contact, by bringing a charged object close to it.

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What is conduction in static electricity?

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

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What is an example of creating static electricity through friction?

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Rubbing a balloon on your hair.

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What is an example of static electricity in everyday life?

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When you touch a metal doorknob after walking on a carpet and feel a small shock.

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What is the role of electrons in static electricity?

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Electrons are negatively charged particles that can be transferred between objects, causing static charge.

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What is the difference between static electricity and current electricity?

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Static electricity is the buildup of charge at rest, while current electricity is the flow of electric charge through a conductor.