Electric Charges and Fields Quiz
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What is the term 'electricity' derived from?

  • Electron, the fundamental particle of an atom
  • Elektro, a German word meaning energy
  • Elektron, a Greek word meaning amber (correct)
  • Electricus, a Latin word meaning charge

    • What causes the discharge of electric charges through the body?

  • Direct exposure to sunlight
  • Contact with water
  • Exposure to strong winds
  • Rubbing of insulating surfaces (correct)

    • What is another example of electric discharge mentioned in the text?

  • Lightning during thunderstorms (correct)
  • Sound produced by a speaker
  • Glow of a light bulb
  • Heat generated by a stove

    • What does electrostatics deal with?

    <p>Forces, fields, and potentials arising from static charges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the study of Electric Charges and Fields discuss in detail?

    <p>Forces, fields, and potentials arising from static charges</p> Signup and view all the answers

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