Electrostatics

What is the name of the particle that is being transferred?

• Proton
• Neutron
• Electron
• Positron

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How can objects become electrified?

• By plugging them in to a socket
• Adding acid to them
• Rubbing with flannel
• Shaking them in the air

What object allowed John Tra"voltage" to discharge his electrons?

• The rug
• The wall
• The door
• The metal doorknob

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When a balloon is rubbed on a sweater in what direction do the electrons move?

• From the sweater to the balloon
• From the balloon to the sweater
• They do not move
• They travel to the groud

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Which of the following DOES NOT use electrostatics to work?

• Dryer sheets
• Electric Motor
• Photocopier
• Van de Graff Generator

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If you were to step out of a plane before it was grounded (discharged), what would happen?

• You would fall
• You would catch on fire
• You would receive a big shock
• Nothing

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If two balloons have the same charge, what will happen if you place them close to each other?

• Nothing
• They will be attracted
• They will pop
• They will push each other away.

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What is the overall charge on this balloon? (They are the same so look at either one!)

• +3
• -6
• +6
• -3

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Which of the following objects would be most likely to move the tissue after being rubbed with flannel?

• purple balloon
• wood stick
• metal fork
• binder clip

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What is the name of this device that is used to detect charges?

• beaker
• electroscope
• van de graff generator
• chargometer

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