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WorksheetsStatic Electricity
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 29mins
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Class
Date
1.
Static electricity is:
a)
electricity flowing in a wire
b)
the buildup of electric charges on an object
c)
when protons move between objects
2.
Static charges build up when
a)
protons move within an object
b)
electrons move within an object
c)
neutrons move within an object
d)
the nucleus moves within an object
3.
Which subatomic particle has a POSITIVE charge?
a)
Proton
b)
Neutron
c)
Electron
d)
Nucleus
4.
Which subatomic particle has a NEGATIVE charge?
a)
Proton
b)
Neutron
c)
Electron
d)
Nucleus
5.
Is it possible to CREATE electrons?
a)
Yes, that's what static electricity is.
b)
No, you can move them, but they are never created or distroyed.
c)
Sometimes, it depends on the voltage.
d)
Sometimes, it depends on the element.
6.
Two objects with LIKE static charges will
a)
attract each other
b)
even out in the end
c)
repel each other
d)
cause a spark
7.
Rubbing a balloon on hair is an example of static charge build up created by....
a)
conduction
b)
friction
c)
induction
d)
hairduction
8.
True or False:
In static electricity, charges build up on an object, but they do not flow continuously.
In static electricity, charges build up on an object, but they do not flow continuously.
a)
True
b)
False
c)
11
d)
Tuesday
9.
If an object has the same number of positive and negative charges, its electrical charge is...
a)
positive
b)
negative
c)
neutral or no charge
d)
opposite
10.
The girl's hair and the comb are attracting one another. The hair and the comb have
a)
opposite charges
b)
like charges
11.
True or False
A positively charged object has lost electrons
A positively charged object has lost electrons
a)
True
b)
False
12.
Materials that tightly hold on to their electrons are considered
a)
Good conductors
b)
Good insulators
c)
Good anti-static agents
d)
Useful for storing charge
13.
Which one of these objects is a good insulator
a)
Copper wire
b)
Glass
c)
Aluminum
d)
Gold
14.
Materials that easily loose or accept electrons are considered
a)
Good conductors
b)
Good insulators
c)
Good anti-static agents
d)
Good for storing charge
15.
Will the balloons ATTRACT or REPEL each other?
a)
b)
16.
Will the balloons ATTRACT or REPEL each other?
a)
b)
17.
Will the balloons ATTRACT or REPEL each other?
a)
b)
18.
If an object has more negative charges than positive charges, its electrcial charge is...
a)
positive
b)
negative
c)
neutral or no charge
d)
opposite
19.
All of the following are conductors except _______.
a)
metal spoon
b)
wire
c)
iron nail
d)
plastic spoon
20.
An object becomes postiively charged when which of the following occurs?
a)
loses electrons
b)
gains electrons
c)
loses protons
d)
gains neutrons
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