WorksheetsExploring Electrostatic Force
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the definition of electrostatic force?
The force that opposes motion between two surfaces.
The gravitational pull between two masses.
The magnetic attraction between two magnets.
The force between charged objects due to their electric charges.
What are the two types of electric charges?
Positive and Electric
Negative and Neutral
Positive and Negative
Positive and Neutral
What happens when two objects with the same charge are brought close together?
The objects repel each other.
The objects explode upon contact.
The objects become neutral.
The objects attract each other.
Name one application of electrostatics in everyday life.
Hair dryers
Toasters
Photocopiers
Electric kettles
How does electrostatic force affect dust particles?
Electrostatic force only affects larger particles, not dust.
Electrostatic force has no effect on dust particles' movement.
Electrostatic force causes dust particles to become charged, leading to attraction, clumping, and altered movement.
Electrostatic force repels dust particles, causing them to scatter.
What is the charge of a proton?
+2 elementary charge
0 elementary charge
+1 elementary charge
-1 elementary charge
What is the charge of an electron?
+1 elementary charge
0 elementary charge
-2 elementary charges
-1 elementary charge
Can electrostatic force be observed in nature? Give an example.
Electrostatic force is only found in man-made devices.
Electrostatic force cannot exist in a vacuum.
An example of electrostatic force is ocean waves.
Yes, electrostatic force can be observed in nature; an example is lightning.
What is the role of electrostatics in a photocopier?
Electrostatics helps in the paper feeding process.
Electrostatics is used to attract toner to the photoconductive drum and paper in a photocopier.
Electrostatics is responsible for the color mixing of toner.
Electrostatics is used to cool the photocopier components.
How do lightning strikes relate to electrostatic force?
Lightning is a result of chemical reactions in the atmosphere.
Lightning strikes are a result of electrostatic forces causing a discharge of electricity.
Lightning strikes are caused by magnetic fields.
Electrostatic forces have no effect on weather patterns.
