Exploring the Wonders of Static Electricity

Who is the experiment expert in Mr. C's science crew?

• Alfred

• Lyla

• Rylee

• London

Which of the following materials is NOT needed for the static electricity experiments?

• Towel

• Metal spoon

• Plastic bag

• Balloons

What happens when a balloon is rubbed on a towel and brought near pepper?

• The pepper changes color

• The balloon pops

• The pepper jumps onto the balloon

• Nothing happens

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What is static electricity?

• Electricity that flows continuously

• A stationary electric charge

• Electricity that powers devices

• A type of magnetic field

What must be done to make a plastic ring levitate above a balloon?

• Rub both the balloon and the ring

• Use a metal ring instead

• Rub the balloon only

• Blow air on the ring

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What causes the stream of water to bend when a charged balloon is brought near it?

• The balloon's heat

• The balloon's negative charges attracting the water's positive charges

• The balloon's color

• The water's temperature

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How can static electricity be used to separate salt and pepper?

• By using a charged plastic spoon

• By adding water

• By heating the mixture

• By shaking the mixture

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What is the triboelectric series?

• A ranking of materials based on their ability to hold or give up electrons

• A list of insulators

• A list of conductors

• A ranking of materials based on their ability to conduct electricity

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What is the purpose of a lightning rod?

• To generate electricity

• To attract and safely move electrical energy from lightning to the ground

• To repel lightning

• To measure static electricity

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What does a Van de Graaff generator do?

• Generates continuous electric current

• Measures magnetic fields

• Generates static electricity

• Measures temperature

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