Rev. Electrostatics

Two like charges

•  neutralize each other.
• repel each other. 
• must be neutrons. 
• attract each other.

The charge of an electron is 

• positive. 
• negative. 
• Electrons have no charge

An atom loses an electron.  What type of charge does it have now?

• positive
• negative

An atom gains an electron.  What type of charge does it have now?

• positive
• negative
• No charge

What direction are the electric field lines around an electron?

• towards the charge
• away from the charge

What does it mean when the electric field lines are close together?

• the field is positive
• the field is negative
• The field is strong
• the field is weak

Charged objects are not attracted to neutral objects

• True
• False

Charged objects are not attracted to neutral objects

• True
• False

When a balloon is rubbed on clothes it acquires a charge by ___________

• Induction
• reduction
• friction 
• concuction

Where do electrons go when you rub a balloon on your hair?

• Onto the balloon
• Into your hair
• Nowhere