Electrostatics

There are two kinds of charges; _____ and_____

• positive

• negative

• neutron

• mezon

Like charges (a)   each other

unlike

chrges (a)   each other

Negative charges can move but positive charges

can not move

• True

• False

As a pair of charges is brought close together, the force between them

• Increases
• Decreases
• Increases only if they are the same sign
• Increases only if they are the opposite sign

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

• Proton
• Neutron
• Electron
• Positron

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

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

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