Magnets and Static Electricity

What happens when two balloons are rubbed together?

• They can stick together if they have the same charge.

• They will always repel each other.

• They will pop immediately.

• They will float away together.

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What is a magnet?

• A magnet is an object that produces a magnetic field.

• A magnet is a type of metal that can conduct electricity.

• A magnet is a device used to measure temperature.

• A magnet is a tool used for cutting materials.

What is static electricity?

• Static electricity is the build-up of electric charge on the surface of objects.

• Static electricity is the flow of electric charge through a conductor.

• Static electricity is the energy produced by moving electrons in a circuit.

• Static electricity is the discharge of electric charge in the atmosphere.

What do we call materials that can attract or repel each other without touching?

• Magnets

• Conductors

• Insulators

• Electrolytes

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What is the force that pushes magnets apart called?

• Magnetic attraction

• Magnetic repulsion

• Electromagnetic force

• Gravitational force

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What happens when two magnets with the same poles face each other?

• They attract each other.

• They repel each other.

• They rotate in place.

• They create a magnetic field.

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How can you tell if two magnets will attract or repel each other?

• By checking if their poles are opposite (attract) or the same (repel).

• By observing their color and size.

• By measuring their weight and density.

• By placing them in water and observing their movement.

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What happens when two magnets with opposite poles face each other?

• They repel each other.

• They attract each other.

• They have no effect on each other.

• They break apart.

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What is an example of balanced forces?

• A computer sitting on a table.

• A car accelerating on a highway.

• A person pushing a wall with all their strength.

• A balloon rising in the air.

What is an example of static electricity in everyday life?

• When you rub a balloon on your hair and it makes your hair stand up.

• When you turn on a light switch and the light illuminates.

• When you pour water into a glass and it fills up.

• When you touch a metal object and feel a shock.

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