Electric Charge Quiz

What occurs when an object obtains a net positive or negative charge, creating an imbalance that wants to be returned to equilibrium?

• Conduction

• Induction

• Polarization

• Static Electricity

Using 2 pieces of tape, what observation is made when tape strips separate on the desk top?

• They attract each other

• They repel each other

• They remain neutral

• They stick to the desk.

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Charging by ______________ occurs when one material rubs another. Describe the process using the rod and cloth example.

• Conduction

• Induction

• Friction

• Radiation

Charging by ______________ occurs when one object touches another.

• Conduction

• Induction

• Friction

• Radiation

What is the primary difference between conductors and insulators in terms of electron movement?

• Conductors allow free movement of electrons, insulators do not.

• Insulators allow free movement of electrons, conductors do not.

• Both allow free movement of electrons.

• Neither allow free movement of electrons.

What is the unit of charge in the International System of Units (SI)?

• Ampere

• Coulomb

• Volt

• Ohm

Protons are __________ and found in the __________ along with neutrons.

• Positive, nucleus

• Negative, orbitals

• Neutral, shell

• Positive, shell

What is the process called when excess electrons flow into the Earth, leaving the object neutral?

• Grounding

• Charging

• Induction

• Conduction

What are the three ways to charge an object?

• Friction, Conduction, Induction

• Friction, Grounding, Induction

• Conduction, Grounding, Friction

• Induction, Grounding, Conduction

Electrons move when charges are ________.

• Balanced

• Unbalanced

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