Static Electricity Quiz

What is static electricity?

• The generation of heat through friction

• The movement of protons within an atom

• The build-up of an electrical charge on an object's surface

• The flow of electrons in a circuit

What are the three smaller particles that make up an atom?

• Neutrons, Electrons, Positrons

• Electrons, Neutrons, Photons

• Protons, Electrons, Neutrons

• Protons, Neutrons, Electrons

What happens when two materials rub against each other?

• Photons transfer from one material to the other

• Electrons transfer from one material to the other

• Neutrons transfer from one material to the other

• Protons transfer from one material to the other

What does the term 'static' mean in static electricity?

• The movement of electrons from one object to another

• The rapid transfer of electrons between objects

• The complete absence of electrons in an object

• The possibility for electrons to stay in one location after being moved

Which type of materials have weakly bonded electrons that quickly move between molecules?

• Rubber, Plastics, and Stones

• Metals, Saltwater, and Glass

• Metals, Saltwater, and Conductive materials

• Rubber, Plastics, and Glass

What happens when two objects with an identical charge come close to each other?

• They become neutral

• They explode

• They attract each other

• They repel each other

What happens when you brush a balloon against your head?

• Your hair becomes neutral

• Your hair becomes magnetized

• Your hair becomes positively charged

• Your hair becomes negatively charged

What is used to prevent static electricity build up on clothes in the dryer?

• Bleach

• Fabric softener

• Dryer balls

• Dryer sheets

What is a massive static electricity discharge that occurs in nature?

• Tornado

• Thunderstorm

• Hurricane

• Lightning

What can small static shocks do to electronic components?

• Have no effect

• Improve their performance

• Cause them to malfunction

• Make them more durable