Static Electricity Quiz

What is the basic unit of electric charge, according to Oliver, Nora, and Maya?

• Tera charge

• Giga charge

• Elementary charge

• Mega charge

Answer explanation

According to Oliver, Nora, and Maya, the basic unit of electric charge is the Elementary charge. It is the correct choice.

What are the two types of electric charge?

• left and right

• up and down

• hot and cold

• positive and negative

Answer explanation

The two types of electric charge are positive and negative. Positive charge refers to an excess of protons, while negative charge refers to an excess of electrons.

When Jackson and Priya bring two objects with the same charge near each other, what happens?

• They will repel each other

• They will explode

• They will attract each other

• They will remain neutral

Answer explanation

When two objects with the same charge are brought near each other, they will repel each other. This is because like charges repel each other.

What is the process of transferring electric charge by rubbing two objects together called?

• Dynamic electrification

• Frictional electrification

• Static electrification

• Kinetic electrification

Answer explanation

Frictional electrification is the process of transferring electric charge by rubbing two objects together.

What is the term for the ability of a capacitor to hold an electric charge?

• voltage

• resistance

• capacitance

• current

Answer explanation

Capacitance is the ability of a capacitor to hold an electric charge.

Which static electricity experiment would be the most fun for Kai, Maya, and Ethan to try out together?

• Rubbing a balloon against hair or fabric

• Dipping the balloon in water

• Blowing up the balloon with air

• Using the balloon to pick up metal objects

Answer explanation

Rubbing a balloon against hair or fabric is the most fun static electricity experiment for Kai, Maya, and Ethan to try out together.

How can Rohan create static electricity using a plastic comb?

• Leave the plastic comb in direct sunlight

• Spray water on the plastic comb

• Rub the plastic comb against a material like wool or silk.

• Rub the plastic comb against a metal surface

Answer explanation

Rohan can create static electricity by rubbing the plastic comb against a material like wool or silk.

What happens when Maya rubs a balloon against her hair and then places it near small pieces of paper?

• The small pieces of paper will be repelled by the balloon.

• The small pieces of paper will repel the balloon.

• The small pieces of paper will be attracted to the balloon.

• The small pieces of paper will remain unaffected by the balloon.

Answer explanation

When Maya rubs a balloon against her hair and places it near small pieces of paper, the small pieces of paper will be attracted to the balloon.

What is the process of creating static electricity by friction between two objects called?

• Frictional discharge

• Triboelectric effect

• Static electricity generation

• Electrostatic induction

Answer explanation

The process of creating static electricity by friction between two objects is called the triboelectric effect. It is the correct choice because it accurately describes the phenomenon.

What is the purpose of using an electroscope in static electricity experiments?

• To generate static electricity

• To measure the temperature of static electricity

• To attract lightning

• To detect the presence of static electricity

Answer explanation

The purpose of using an electroscope in static electricity experiments is to detect the presence of static electricity.