Electric Charges and Fields: Introduction Quiz
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Electric Charges and Fields: Introduction Quiz

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What is the topic of discussion in this chapter?

Static electricity or electrostatics

What is the historical origin of the term 'electricity'?

From the Greek word 'elektron' meaning amber

Who is credited with the discovery that amber rubbed with wool or silk cloth attracts light objects?

Thales of Miletus, Greece

What is the phenomenon that occurs when electric charges accumulated due to rubbing of insulating surfaces are discharged?

<p>Spark, crackle, lightning, or electric shock</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does electrostatics deal with?

<p>The study of forces, fields, and potentials arising from static charges</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when two glass rods rubbed with wool are brought close to each other?

<p>They repel each other.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do two plastic rods rubbed with cat’s fur do when brought close to each other?

<p>They repel each other.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the property that differentiates the two kinds of charges called?

<p>Polarity of charge</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a glass rod rubbed with silk is brought in contact with the silk?

<p>They no longer attract each other.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the charge on a glass rod by convention?

<p>Positive</p> Signup and view all the answers

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