Friction, Conduction, Induction (Transfer of Charges)

What is the process of transferring charge by touching or connecting two objects together called?

• Friction

• Polarization

• Induction

• Conduction

Which method involves transferring charge without direct contact?

• Friction

• Conduction

• Induction

• Grounding

What is the term for the rearrangement of electrons on a neutral object caused by a nearby charged object?

• Polarization

• Induction

• Grounding

• Conduction

Which process involves generating a charge on an object by rubbing it against another object?

• Induction

• Conduction

• Friction

• Polarization

What is not a method of charging an object?

• Compression

• Friction

• Conduction

• Induction

Which of the following is a good insulator?

• Aluminum

• Rubber

• Copper

• Metal

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

What does the term 'static electricity' refer to?

• The discharge of electricity in the atmosphere

• The buildup of charge on the surface of an object

• A temporary electric charge

• The flow of electric current through a conductor

What is the effect of rubbing two different materials together called?

• Inductive effect

• Conductive effect

• Triboelectric effect

• Polarization effect

What type of subatomic particle can be transferred?

• neutron

• proton

• electron

• positron

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

If an object has the same number of electrons and protons, it is considered...

• postive

• neutral

• negative

• unstable