Electrostatics Quiz

What are the charged parts of an atom?

• Protons & Neutrons

• Protons & Electrons

• Only Electrons

• Only Neutrons

Which part of an atom can move between objects to create static electricity?

• Protons & Neutrons

• Protons & Electrons

• Only Electrons

• Only Neutrons

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An object that gains extra electrons becomes...

• Positively charged

• Electrically neutral

• Hot

• Negatively charged

What type of charge does a balloon get after you rub it on your hair?

• Positive

• Neutral

• It gets heavier

• Negative

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What kind of charging happens when rubbing a balloon on your hair?

• Induction

• Conduction

• Static discharge

• Friction

What happens when two negatively charged balloons are brought near each other?

• They attract

• They pop

• They stay neutral

• They repel

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What is electrostatic induction?

• Creating heat from rubbing

• Electrons flowing through wires

• Charging by touching

• Rearranging charges without touching

What causes the sudden zap you feel when touching a metal doorknob?

• Magnetism

• Conduction through rubber

• Electrons heating the air

• Static discharge

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Why is lightning similar to the balloon and can in your lab?

• Both use batteries

• Both involve moving protons

• Both require touching

• Both are caused by static electricity building up and discharging