Electricity and Energy Quiz

What causes a balloon to attract bits of paper?

• Rubbing the balloon

• Blowing air into the balloon

• Shaking the balloon

• Squeezing the balloon

What happens to the potential energy between the balloon and paper when you pull the bits of paper off the balloon?

• Disappears

• Increases

• Decreases

• Remains the same

What is the result of static discharge?

• Spark or shock

• Loud noise

• Bright light

• Heat generation

What causes lightning to occur?

• Movement of charge

• Strong winds

• Rainfall

• Earthquakes

What happens to charges during static discharge?

• Disappear completely

• Multiply rapidly

• Stick to the object forever

• Transfer to or from the air until neutral