WorksheetsStatic Electricity
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is static electricity?
A type of electricity generated by batteries
The result of an imbalance between negative and positive charges in an object
Electricity generated by conductors
Electricity that flows through metals
Which of the following particles is negatively charged in an atom?
Proton
Neutron
Electron
Neuron
Which of the following is an example of charging by friction?
Rubbing a glass rod with silk
Connecting a charged object to a neutral object
Bringing a charged object close to a neutral object without touching
None of the above
What are the three mechanisms for generating electric charges?
Charging by friction, contact, and induction
Charging by induction, conduction, and resistance
Charging by contact, conduction, and electrostatics
Charging by friction, conduction, and polarization
What is a potential hazard caused by electrostatic charges?
Increased conductivity
Fire and explosion hazards during handling of flammable liquids
Lack of current flow in metal objects
Reduced efficiency of electrical equipment
Which of the following measures can help overcome electrostatic hazards?
Ignoring potential sparks in flammable areas
Bonding metal objects to eliminate spark discharges
Using only insulators in hazardous areas
Encouraging electrostatic charges in tank
Which of the following is an example of charging by induction?
Rubbing a balloon on your hair
Touching a charged object to a neutral object
Bringing a charged object close to a neutral object without touching
Connecting a battery to a metal wire
Which of the following is an example of charging by conduction?
Rubbing a balloon on your hair
Touching a charged object to a neutral object
Bringing a charged object close to a neutral object without touching
Connecting a battery to a metal wire
In the case of handling flammable liquids, which of the following stages could lead to electrostatic ignition?
Heat generation
Charge separation, accumulation, and electrostatic discharge
Friction between objects
Increase in temperature
What is one way to reduce the risk of electrostatic discharge during tanker operations?
Increasing the voltage in the electrical system
Removing loose conductive objects from hazardous areas
Using non-conductive materials for all equipment
Preventing any movement of fluids
