6 Questions
What property do protons and electrons possess that neutrons do not?
They have a positive charge
In the context of electric charges, what does the law of electric charges state?
Opposite charges attract and like charges repel
What is responsible for the shocks experienced from static electricity?
The motion of electrons
How are charged objects described in terms of their interactions with other charged objects?
They exert a push or pull force
Which of the following particles are charged in an atom?
Protons & Electrons
What do protons and electrons have in common?
Both are smaller than neutrons
Study Notes
Electric Charge and Static Electricity
- Static electricity is responsible for the shocks we experience when we open a door, put on a sweater, or touch another person.
- All matter is made up of very small particles called atoms.
- Atoms are composed of three main particles: protons, neutrons, and electrons.
- Protons and electrons are charged particles, while neutrons are not.
Properties of Charge
- Charge is a physical property that can be positive, negative, or neutral.
- Charged objects exert a force on other charged objects, which can be either a push or a pull.
The Law of Electric Charges
- Like charges (i.e., two positive charges or two negative charges) repel, or push away, each other.
- Opposite charges (i.e., one positive charge and one negative charge) attract each other.
- Figure 2 illustrates the law of electric charges, demonstrating the repulsion and attraction of charged objects.
Explore the concept of electric charge and static electricity in this quiz. Learn about atoms, charges, and why you might experience shocks from static electricity in everyday situations.
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