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WorksheetsElectrostatics
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 7mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the name of the particle that is being transferred?
a)
Proton
b)
Neutron
c)
Electron
d)
Positron
2.
How can objects become electrified?
a)
By plugging them in to a socket
b)
Adding acid to them
c)
Rubbing with flannel
d)
Shaking them in the air
3.
What object allowed John Tra"voltage" to discharge his electrons?
a)
The rug
b)
The wall
c)
The door
d)
The metal doorknob
4.
When a balloon is rubbed on a sweater in what direction do the electrons move?
a)
From the sweater to the balloon
b)
From the balloon to the sweater
c)
They do not move
d)
They travel to the groud
5.
Which of the following DOES NOT use electrostatics to work?
a)
Dryer sheets
b)
Electric Motor
c)
Photocopier
d)
Van de Graff Generator
6.
If you were to step out of a plane before it was grounded (discharged), what would happen?
a)
You would fall
b)
You would catch on fire
c)
You would receive a big shock
d)
Nothing
7.
If two balloons have the same charge, what will happen if you place them close to each other?
a)
Nothing
b)
They will be attracted
c)
They will pop
d)
They will push each other away.
8.
What is the overall charge on this balloon? (They are the same so look at either one!)
a)
+3
b)
-6
c)
+6
d)
-3
9.
Which of the following objects would be most likely to move the tissue after being rubbed with flannel?
a)
purple balloon
b)
wood stick
c)
metal fork
d)
binder clip
10.
What is the name of this device that is used to detect charges?
a)
beaker
b)
electroscope
c)
van de graff generator
d)
chargometer
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