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Worksheets2.3.2 Static Electricity
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 17mins
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Class
Date
1.
If an object has more positive than negative charges, its electrical charge is...
a)
positive
b)
negative
c)
neutral or no charge
d)
opposite
2.
If an object has more positive than negative charges, its electrical charge is...
a)
positive
b)
negative
c)
neutral or no charge
d)
opposite
3.
Atoms may have electrons which carry a...
a)
positive charge
b)
negative charge
c)
neutral or no charge
d)
opposite
4.
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
5.
Rubbing a balloon on hair is an example of static charge build up created by....
a)
conduction
b)
friction
c)
induction
d)
hairduction
6.
What happens when you touch a metal doorknob after rubbing your shoes on the carpet?
a)
The doorknob sends a burst of electric current into your body
b)
Millions of electrons go from your finger into the doorknob
c)
The doorknob sends millions of electrons into your finger
d)
our finger becomes negatively charged
7.
Which of the following is caused by static electricity?
a)
a stove getting hot when it is turned on
b)
a magnet being attracted to a refrigerator
c)
a lightning strike during a storm
d)
a light bulb coming on when a switch is turned on
8.
The girl's hair and the comb are attracting one another. The hair and the comb have
a)
opposite charges
b)
like charges
9.
Will the balloons ATTRACT or REPEL each other?
a)
b)
10.
Only negative charges can move from one material to another.
a)
True
b)
False
11.
When negative charges on a cloud cause positive charges to build up on the ground, what may happen?
a)
b)
12.
Where is the safest place to be during a lightning storm?
a)
In a lake
b)
Under a tree
c)
An open field
d)
Inside a building or a car
13.
If two objects with static charge are attracted, what do you know about them?
a)
They are both positively charged.
b)
They are both negatively charged.
c)
One is positively charged and one is negatively charged, but you won't be able to tell which is which.
d)
One is positively charged and one is negatively charged, and you can tell which is which by looking at them.
14.
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.
15.
One example of static electricity is...
a)
rain
b)
thunder
c)
lightning
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