Understanding Static Electricity Concepts

What is the central part of an atom called?

• Shell

• Electron

• Proton

• Nucleus

What happens when you rub a plastic comb through your hair?

• The comb becomes positively charged.

• The comb gains protons.

• The comb becomes negatively charged.

• The comb loses electrons.

Why does hair stand up when charged with static electricity?

• Because opposite charges attract.

• Because like charges attract.

• Because like charges repel.

• Because opposite charges repel.

What causes an object to become positively charged?

• Losing protons

• Gaining protons

• Losing electrons

• Gaining electrons

What is the difference between static electricity and electric current?

• Both are stationary.

• Static electricity is stationary, while electric current involves moving electrons.

• Static electricity involves moving electrons, while electric current is stationary.

• Both involve moving electrons.

What does the term 'static' in static electricity mean?

• Moving

• Stationary

• Changing

• Flowing

What is a common result of static electricity in clothes from a dryer?

• Clothes become wet.

• Clothes stick together.

• Clothes lose color.

• Clothes become heavier.

What happens when you walk on a carpet with rubber-soled shoes?

• You become positively charged.

• You become negatively charged.

• You lose protons.

• You gain protons.

What is a static electric shock similar to?

• A magnetic field

• A large bolt of lightning

• A tiny bolt of lightning

• A continuous electric current

What is the main cause of static electricity?

• Magnetism

• Friction

• Heat

• Light