Static Electricity

Matter is made up of tiny particles called __________________________.

• particles
• atoms
• electrons
• neutrons

Electrons have a __________________________ charge.

• Negative
• Positive
• Neutral

Protons have a __________________________ charge.

• Negative
• Positive
• Neutral

Neutrons have a __________________________ charge.

• Neutral
• Negative
• Positive

positive - positive

• Attract
• Repel

negative-positive

• Attract
• Repel

Electricity that is not moving in a path.

• electricity
• current electricity
• static electricity

Static electricity is ........

• human-harnessed
• naturally occurring

All are examples of static electricity EXCEPT...

• hair sticking up when you comb it
• socks sticking to clothes from the dryer
• lighting strikes
• a battery operating a toy

Static electricity can not be controlled

• True
• False