Static Electricity Flashcard

Front

What happens to the electric force when the distance between two charged objects increases?

Back

The electric force decreases.

Front

What is a common phenomenon caused by static electricity?

Back

A lightning strike during a storm.

Front

Which types of charges attract each other?

Back

Positive and Negative charges attract each other.

Front

What type of electric charge occurs when a rubber wand is wiped with a wool cloth?

Back

Friction.

Front

What happens to an object when it becomes positively charged?

Back

It loses electrons.

Front

What is static electricity?

Back

Static electricity is the buildup of electric charge on the surface of objects.

Front

What is the principle of conservation of charge?

Back

Charge can neither be created nor destroyed, only transferred.

Front

What is an insulator?

Back

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

Front

What is a conductor?

Back

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

Front

What is the difference between conduction and induction?

Back

Conduction involves direct contact transfer of charge, while induction involves the rearrangement of charges without direct contact.