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Worksheetselectrostatics
Total questions: 7
Worksheet time: 4mins
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.
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
4.
Which of the following DOES NOT use electrostatics to work?
a)
Dryer sheets
b)
Electric Motor
c)
Photocopier
d)
Van de Graff Generator
5.
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.
6.
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
7.
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
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