Static Electricity Flashcard

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What is static electricity?

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Static electricity is the accumulation of electric charge on the surface of objects, which can result from friction, conduction, or induction.

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What are the two types of electric charge?

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The two types of electric charge are positive and negative.

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What happens when two objects with like charges come into contact?

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They repel each other.

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What happens when two objects with unlike charges come into contact?

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They attract each other.

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What is conduction in the context of charging objects?

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

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What is friction in the context of charging objects?

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Friction is the process that can cause the transfer of electrons between two objects, leading to static charge.

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What is electrostatic induction?

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Electrostatic induction is the redistribution of electric charge in an object caused by the influence of a nearby charged object.

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What is the role of an insulator in static electricity?

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An insulator prevents the flow of electric charge, allowing static electricity to build up.

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What is the role of a conductor in static electricity?

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A conductor allows electric charge to flow freely, which can neutralize static charge.

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What is an example of static electricity in everyday life?

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An example of static electricity is when clothes cling together after being in a dryer.