Electrostatic topic quiz

What natural phenomenon is shown in the image?

• Tornado

• Lightning

• Hurricane

• Tsunami

What is the primary cause of the phenomenon depicted in the image?

• Sudden temperature changes in the ocean

• Movement of tectonic plates

• High atmospheric pressure

• Build-up of electrical charges in the atmosphere

What occurs due to the buildup of electric charge caused by friction between objects?

• Lightning

• Conduction

• Static electricity

• Magnetism

What type of force exists between two objects with opposite overall charges?

• Repulsive force

• Gravitational force

• Frictional force

• Attractive force

What is a characteristic of a material that does not conduct a flow of current well?

• Conductor

• Insulator

• Semiconductor

• Resistor

What natural phenomenon results from the discharge of static electricity in storm clouds?

• Rainbow

• Thunder

• Lightning

• Hail

What type of force exists between two objects with the same overall charge?

• Attractive force

• Gravitational force

• Repulsive force

• Frictional force

What is the build-up of electric charge due to friction between objects known as?

• Conduction

• Insulation

• Static

• Induction

What type of material does not conduct a flow of current well?

• Conductor

• Semiconductor

• Insulator

• Superconductor

What describes the force between two objects with opposite overall charges?

• Repulsion

• Neutralization

• Attraction

• Division