SNC1D Static Electricity

Static electricity is:

• electricity flowing in a wire
• the buildup of electric charges on an object
• when protons move between objects

Two objects with LIKE static charges will

• attract each other
• even out in the end
• repel each other
• cause a spark

Which is an example of static dischage?

• a motor
• lightning
• thunder
• insulators

Is it possible to CREATE electrons?

• Yes, that's what static electricity is.
• No, you can move them, but they are never created or distroyed.
• Sometimes, it depends on the voltage.
• Sometimes, it depends on the element.

Rubbing a balloon on hair is an example of static charge build up created by....

• conduction
• friction
• induction
• hairduction

If an object has the same number of positive and negative charges, its electrical charge is...

• positive
• negative
• neutral or no charge
• opposite

True or False
Like charges repel

• True
• False

True or False
A positively charged object has lost electrons

• True
• False

True or False
A negatively charged object has lost protons

• True
• False

Materials that tightly hold on to their electrons are considered 

• Good conductors
• Good insulators
• Good anti-static agents
• Useful for storing charge