Static Electricity

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What is static electricity?

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Static electricity is the buildup of electric charge on the surface of objects.

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What causes static electricity?

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Static electricity is caused by an imbalance of positive and negative charges.

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What charge does a proton have?

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A proton has a positive (+) charge.

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What charge does an electron have?

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An electron has a negative (-) charge.

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What happens when an object has equal positive and negative charges?

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The object is neutral or has no charge.

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What is lightning?

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Lightning is a large discharge of static electricity.

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What is an example of static electricity?

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An example of static electricity is when you rub a balloon on your hair and it sticks to the wall.

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What is a conductor?

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A conductor is a material that allows electric charges to flow easily.

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What is an insulator?

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An insulator is a material that does not allow electric charges to flow easily.

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What happens when you touch a doorknob after walking on a carpet?

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You may get a small shock due to static electricity.