Electrostatics

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What is the law of conservation of charge?

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Electrons are neither created nor destroyed, only transferred.

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What happens to electrons in a positively charged object?

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There is a lack of electrons on a positively charged object.

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What method of static charging involves rubbing two objects together?

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Friction.

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What is polarization in electrostatics?

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Polarization is the redistribution of electric charge in an object, causing one side to become more positive or negative.

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What is conduction in electrostatics?

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

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What is grounding in electrostatics?

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Grounding is the process of transferring excess charge to the Earth, neutralizing an object.

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What is an insulator?

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An insulator is a material that does not allow electric charges to flow freely.

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What is a conductor?

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A conductor is a material that allows electric charges to flow easily.

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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.

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What is electron transfer?

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Electron transfer is the movement of electrons from one atom or molecule to another.