GEN. PHYSICS 2 REVIEW QUIZ (Q3)

Which process involves the transfer of electrons between two objects?

• conduction

• convection

• friction

• radiation

Which type of charge do like charges exhibit towards each other?

• attraction

• repulsion

• conduction

• insulation

Which role do neutrons play in the electrical charge of an atom?

• They neutralize the charge.

• They contribute to a positive charge.

• They contribute to a negative charge.

• They do not contribute to the electrical charge.

Which of the following best explains why a positively charged object can attract a neutral object?

• The positively charged object transfers some of its positive charge to the neutral object.

• The positively charged object induces a temporary charge separation in the neutral object.

• The neutral object loses electrons when it comes into contact with the positively charged object.

• The neutral object gains electrons when it comes into contact with the positively charged object.

Why does rubbing a balloon against your hair create static electricity? The balloon __________________.

• gains electron

• loses electrons

• gain protons

• loses protons

Which subatomic particle has a charge of approximately +1.6 x 10-19 coulombs?

• electron

• neutron

• proton

• boson

Which determines the magnitude of the electric charge on an object? The number of ______.

• electrons

• neutrons

• protons

• atoms

How will you describe a charge?

• The flow of electrons in a circuit.

• The resistance encountered by an electric current.

• The imbalance of protons and neutrons in an atom.

• The fundamental property of matter resulting from the presence of excess or deficient electron

When a neutral object comes into contact with a negatively charged object, it becomes negatively charged. Which of the following processes best explains this phenomenon?

• conduction

• induction

• ionization

• polarization

Which if the following happens at the atomic level when an object gains excess electrons?

• Protons are added

• Neutrons are added

• Electrons are removed

• Electrons are added