Exploring Static Electricity

What is static electricity?

• Static electricity is the accumulation of electric charge on the surface of objects.

• Static electricity is the energy produced by chemical reactions in batteries.

• Static electricity is a type of current that flows continuously.

• Static electricity is the movement of electrons through a conductor.

What causes static electricity to occur?

• Static electricity is caused by the transfer of electrons between materials, typically through friction.

• Static electricity occurs due to the presence of moisture in the air.

• Static electricity is generated by the heat produced in electrical devices.

• Static electricity is caused by the movement of air particles.

Can you name a common example of static electricity in daily life?

• Using a toaster

• Charging a phone

• Turning on a light bulb

• Rubbing a balloon on your hair

What happens when you rub a balloon on your hair?

• The balloon becomes negatively charged and can attract your hair.

• The balloon loses all charge and falls to the ground.

• The balloon becomes positively charged and repels your hair.

• The balloon creates a loud noise when rubbed on your hair.

How does static electricity affect dust and small particles?

• Static electricity causes dust and small particles to dissolve in the air.

• Static electricity has no effect on dust and small particles.

• Static electricity repels dust and small particles, keeping surfaces clean.

• Static electricity attracts dust and small particles, causing them to accumulate on surfaces.

What is the role of electrons in static electricity?

• Electrons are responsible for generating magnetic fields.

• Electrons transfer between objects, causing charge imbalances that result in static electricity.

• Electrons are only involved in chemical reactions.

• Electrons do not play a role in charge imbalances.

Why do clothes sometimes stick together after being in the dryer?

• Clothes stick together due to static electricity.

• Clothes stick together because they are too wet.

• Clothes stick together because they are made of the same fabric.

• Clothes stick together due to high temperatures.

What is an experiment you can do to observe static electricity?

• Place a metal spoon in a microwave and observe the sparks.

• Pour water on a dry surface and watch for static buildup.

• Use a hairdryer to blow air on a balloon and see if it sticks to the wall.

• Rub a balloon on your hair and observe its attraction to small pieces of paper.

How can you create static electricity using a comb?

• Wave the comb in the air to attract lightning.

• Rub a comb against your hair or wool to create static electricity.

• Place the comb in water to generate static electricity.

• Use the comb to brush a metal surface for static charge.

What materials are good insulators of static electricity?

• Rubber, glass, plastic, wood

• Aluminum

• Copper

• Steel