What is the main difference between static charges and electric current?
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Static charges do not move through a medium, while electric current does.
Static charges occur in conductors, while electric current occurs in insulators.
Static charges are always positive, while electric current is always negative.
Static charges involve moving charges, while electric current does not.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In which type of materials is it easiest to generate static charges?
Conducting materials
Insulating materials
Metallic materials
Magnetic materials
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of generating static charges?
Rubbing a balloon on a piece of fabric
Connecting a wire to a power source
Turning on a switch to light a lamp
Using a battery to power a light bulb
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens when a balloon is rubbed with a piece of skin or fabric?
The balloon loses its insulating properties.
The balloon becomes a conductor.
The balloon becomes magnetic.
The balloon generates static charges.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following statements is true about static charges?
Static charges can only be generated in metals.
Static charges are a type of electric current.
Static charges require a medium to flow.
Static charges can be generated by friction.
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