Static Electricity 1

An object becomes charged when the atoms in the object gain or lose

• protons

• electrons

• neutrons

• all of the above

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What is the OVERALL charge on the yellow object in the photo?

• positive

• negative

• neutral

If the blue object is a negatively charged rod, what do you expect to happen to the yellow ball as the rod moves closer?

• The ball will move away from the rod

• The ball will move towards the rod

• The ball will not move

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

When charging by INDUCTION: the two objects involved DO NOT touch.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

When charging by FRICTION: You begin with two neutral objects.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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When charging by CONTACT: the item which began as neutral will RETAIN its charge after the two objects separate.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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NGSS.MS-PS2-5

What combination of objects charged by friction would create the MOST NEGATIVELY charged object?

• acetate and amber

• amber and vinyl

• glass and polyester

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

Which combination of objects charged by friction would create objects with the LARGEST charge?

• silk and cotton

• polyester and acetate

• rabbit fur and wool

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

The Electrostatic Series is based on electronegativity, which is defines as...

• the ability of a material to gain electrons

• the ability of a material to hold a static charge

• the ability of a material to loose protons