Static Electricity: Surface Charge Buildup

Static Electricity: Surface Charge Buildup

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Science, Engineering, Physics

6th - 12th Grade

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The video tutorial explains the concept of static charge, which occurs on the surface of objects, and contrasts it with current electricity, where charge flows through a medium like a wire. It further describes how static charge can be generated on electrical insulators, such as a balloon, by rubbing them on surfaces like fur.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What role does friction play in the generation of static electricity?

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Describe the process of generating static electricity using a balloon.

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