Electrostatics Flashcard

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What is electrostatics?

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The study of electric charges at rest and the forces between them.

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What is static electricity?

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Electric charge that accumulates on the surface of objects.

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What is charging by friction?

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A method of charging an object by rubbing it against another object, transferring electrons.

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What is electrostatic induction?

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The process of rearranging the distribution of electric charges in an object without direct contact.

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What happens to an object that loses electrons?

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It becomes positively charged.

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What happens to an object that gains electrons?

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It becomes negatively charged.

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What is a conductor?

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A material that allows electric charges to flow easily, such as metals.

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What is an insulator?

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A material that does not allow electric charges to flow easily, such as rubber or glass.

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What is static discharge?

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The sudden flow of electricity between two objects caused by contact or an induced electric field.

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What is the role of electrons in electrostatics?

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Electrons are negatively charged particles that can be transferred between objects, causing them to become charged.