Static Electricity

What is static electricity?

• Static electricity is the buildup of electric charge on the surface of objects.
• Static electricity is the flow of electric current through a conductor.
• Static electricity is the energy produced by moving water.
• Static electricity is the heat generated by friction between two surfaces.

What does static mean?

• Static means temporary or changing.
• Static refers to something that is dynamic.
• Static means fixed or not changing.
• Static indicates a moving or fluid state.

Electrons are tiny pieces of what?

• Protons
• Neutrons
• Molecules
• Atoms

Objects pull together because they have what type of charge?

• Opposite charges
• Positive charges
• Neutral charges
• Like charges

The spark from the 2 balls touching each other is the result of the electrons doing what?

• The electrons are absorbed by the surrounding air.
• The electrons create a vacuum between the balls.
• The electrons transfer between the balls.
• The electrons are repelled by the balls.

What charge does an electron have?

• Neutral charge
• Negative charge
• Positive charge
• Variable charge

Where do the electrons go when they are discharged?

• Electrons are absorbed by the battery.
• Electrons go into the ground or a conductive material.
• Electrons are released into the air as gas.
• Electrons are stored in a capacitor.

Why do some plugs have a third prong?

• The third prong is for grounding, enhancing electrical safety.
• The third prong is for connecting to Wi-Fi.
• The third prong is used to increase voltage.
• The third prong is for decoration purposes.

On average how many lighting strikes hit the ground every second on Earth?

• 0-100

• 200-300

• 50-100

• 100-200

What does the Greek word for amber mean?

• Plastic
• Stone
• Electron
• Glass