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Static Electricity

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is static electricity?

a)

A type of electricity generated by batteries

b)

The result of an imbalance between negative and positive charges in an object

c)

Electricity generated by conductors

d)

Electricity that flows through metals

2.

Which of the following particles is negatively charged in an atom?

a)

Proton

b)

Neutron

c)

Electron

d)

Neuron

3.

Which of the following is an example of charging by friction?

a)

Rubbing a glass rod with silk

b)

Connecting a charged object to a neutral object

c)

Bringing a charged object close to a neutral object without touching

d)

None of the above

4.

What are the three mechanisms for generating electric charges?

a)

Charging by friction, contact, and induction

b)

Charging by induction, conduction, and resistance

c)

Charging by contact, conduction, and electrostatics

d)

Charging by friction, conduction, and polarization

5.

What is a potential hazard caused by electrostatic charges?

a)

Increased conductivity

b)

Fire and explosion hazards during handling of flammable liquids

c)

Lack of current flow in metal objects

d)

Reduced efficiency of electrical equipment

6.

Which of the following measures can help overcome electrostatic hazards?

a)

Ignoring potential sparks in flammable areas

b)

Bonding metal objects to eliminate spark discharges

c)

Using only insulators in hazardous areas

d)

Encouraging electrostatic charges in tank

7.

Which of the following is an example of charging by induction?

a)

Rubbing a balloon on your hair

b)

Touching a charged object to a neutral object

c)

Bringing a charged object close to a neutral object without touching

d)

Connecting a battery to a metal wire

8.

Which of the following is an example of charging by conduction?

a)

Rubbing a balloon on your hair

b)

Touching a charged object to a neutral object

c)

Bringing a charged object close to a neutral object without touching

d)

Connecting a battery to a metal wire

9.

In the case of handling flammable liquids, which of the following stages could lead to electrostatic ignition?

a)

Heat generation

b)

Charge separation, accumulation, and electrostatic discharge

c)

Friction between objects

d)

Increase in temperature

10.

What is one way to reduce the risk of electrostatic discharge during tanker operations?

a)

Increasing the voltage in the electrical system

b)

Removing loose conductive objects from hazardous areas

c)

Using non-conductive materials for all equipment

d)

Preventing any movement of fluids