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What phenomenon occurs when we take off synthetic clothes in dry weather?
A spark or crackle.
Like charges attract each other.
False
Who discovered that amber rubbed with wool or silk attracts light objects?
Thales of Miletus.
The Greek word 'elektron' means _____
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What happens when a glass rod is rubbed with silk?
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What are the two kinds of electric charges?
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Unlike charges neutralize each other's effects when brought into contact.
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Study Notes
Electric Charges
- Two glass rods rubbed with wool or silk cloth repel each other
- Two strands of wool or two pieces of silk cloth, with which the rods were rubbed, also repel each other
- The glass rod and wool attract each other
- Two plastic rods rubbed with cat’s fur repel each other
- The plastic rod attracts the glass rod and repels the silk or wool with which the glass rod is rubbed
- The glass rod repels the fur
- There are two types of electric charges: one acquired by glass/plastic rods and the other by wool/fur/silk
- Like charges repel and unlike charges attract each other
- Charges acquired after rubbing are lost when the charged bodies are brought in contact.
- Unlike charges neutralize each other's effects.
Historical Context
- The discovery of static electricity is credited to Thales of Miletus, Greece, around 600 BC.
- Thales observed that amber rubbed with wool or silk cloth attracted light objects.
- The word “electricity” is derived from the Greek word “elektron”, which means "amber".
Key Concepts
- Static electricity refers to the buildup of electric charges on the surface of a material.
- Electrostatics deals with the study of forces, fields and potentials arising from static charges.
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Description
This quiz covers the fundamentals of electric charges, including the principles of attraction and repulsion between charged objects. It also explores the historical discovery of static electricity by Thales of Miletus and its significant contributions to our understanding of electricity. Test your knowledge on these vital concepts and their historical context.
