Exploring Static Electricity Through PVC Experiments

What common occurrence was mentioned as an example of static electricity?

• Hair standing up after sliding down a slide

• Turning on a light switch

• Lightning

• Using a battery

What materials were used to generate static electricity in the demonstration?

• Plastic rod and paper towel

• Metal rod and wool cloth

• PVC pipe and cotton washcloth

• Glass rod and silk cloth

What is the main component involved in static electricity?

• Atoms

• Electrons

• Neutrons

• Protons

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What happens when the charged PVC pipe is brought near the aluminum can?

• The can jumps up

• The can heats up

• The can rolls away

• The can rolls towards the pipe

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What effect does static electricity have on the aluminum foil attached to a string?

• It attracts the foil without touching it

• It repels the foil

• It melts the foil

• It makes the foil spin

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What property of water allows it to be affected by static electricity?

• Its pH level

• Its temperature

• Its positive and negative sides

• Its density

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What happens to the stream of water when the charged PVC pipe is brought near it?

• The water stream bends

• The water changes color

• The water evaporates

• The water freezes

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What is the name of the Harry Potter spell mentioned in the final experiment?

• Wingardium Leviosa

• Lumos

• Alohomora

• Expelliarmus

What is the potential future application of static electricity mentioned?

• Powering cars

• Heating homes

• Cooling computers

• Generating electricity from the atmosphere

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What is a simple way to generate static electricity at home?

• Using a glass bottle

• Using a wooden stick

• Using a metal rod

• Using a balloon

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