Static Electricity

What is shown when your hair stands on end after lots of combing?

• friction

• induction

• conduction

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What would cause two balloons to repel?

• one is positive and one is negative

• both balloons are positive

• both balloons are negative

• one balloon is positive and one is neutral

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Which of the following is an example of a conductor?

• plastic

• copper

• glass

• rubber

If the balloon has a negative charge, the hair must have what charge?

• negative

• positive

• neutral

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For an object to have a positive charge, it must ____.

• lose electrons

• gain electrons

• lose protons

• gain protons

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_______ is when there is a buildup of charges (more of one type of charge) on an object.

• static electric discharge

• static electricity

• current electricity

When someone's hair is charged by the person holding onto the Van de Graaf generator, you are observing ___.

• friction

• conduction

• induction

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All of the following are examples of static electric discharge EXCEPT:

• lightning

• getting shocked by a doorknob

• the crackle sound as you pull clothes from the dryer apart

• when your hair stands on end as you jump on the trampoline

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Select all that describe insulators.

• allow charges to flow easily

• do not allow charges to flow easily

• plastic

• metal

• surround a wire