Physical Science Magnetism and Electricity

What type of energy is stored in an object due to its high position?

• Gravitational potential energy
• Elastic potential energy
• Kinetic energy
• Electrical energy

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What type of energy is stored in an object that is compressed, stretched or bent?

• Gravitational potential energy
• Elastic potential energy
• Kinetic energy
• Electrical energy

What is produced on a balloon after it is rubbed with a woolen cloth?

• Electrostatic charges
• Electric current
• Voltage
• Resistance

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What happens to a plastic ruler after it is rubbed with a woollen cloth?

• Transfer of electrons
• Transfer of protons
• Transfer of neutrons
• Chemical reaction

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What instrument can be used to detect electrostatic charges?

• Electroscope
• Telescope
• Microscope
• Periscope

Which of the following statements about charges is TRUE?

• Same charges repel while opposite charges attract
• Same charges repel and opposite charges also repel
• Same charges attract and opposite charges also attract
• Same charges attract while opposite charges repel

What is the result of the force of attraction that exists between the positive charges on the ground and the negative charges in the clouds?

• Lightning
• Thunder
• Whirlpool
• Cyclone

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What can be used to produce electric charges at high voltages?

• Van de Graaff generator
• Resistor
• Ammeter
• Voltmeter

What type of charges are usually produced on the dome of the Van de Graaff generator?

• Positive
• Negative
• Neutral
• It's impossible to detect

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What is an ammeter used to measure?

• Electric current
• Voltage
• Resistance
• Magnetism