Static Electricity Quiz

What is the smallest part of particles called in every object?

• Molecules

• Electrons

• Particles

• Matter

What happens when certain objects rub together?

• They become cooler

• They create electricity

• They become magnetic

• They change color

When electrons move from one object to another, what charge does the object losing electrons become?

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

• Magnetic

What is it called when an object has an equal number of positive and negative electrons?

• Charged

• Neutral

• Magnetic

• Electric

What term is used to explain the process of electrons creating a charge?

• Electromagnetic charge

• Electrostatic charge

• Magnetic charge

• Power charge

Why do results vary in static electric experiments?

• Due to the type of material, humidity level, and surface texture

• Because of the color of the materials

• Only because of the type of material

• Only due to surface texture

Which materials can make more static charge than cotton and wood?

• Wool and plastic

• Metal and glass

• Rubber and paper

• Leather and stone

How does humidity in the air affect static electricity?

• It makes static charge stronger

• It makes static charge weaker

• It has no effect on static charge

• It changes the color of static charge

Why do rough surfaces make more static electricity?

• Because they have more color

• Because they cause more friction

• Because they are colder

• Because they are magnetic

What force occurs when two surfaces rub against each other?

• Magnetic force

• Electric force

• Friction

• Attraction