Electricity Basics Quiz

Which particles make up an atom?

What happens to the charge of an object when electrons are added?

What happens to the charge of an object when electrons are removed?

What happens when two objects with the same charge come into contact?

What happens when two objects with different charges come into contact?

Which subatomic particle can move from one object to another?

Which one of the following is true about the charge of an object when electrons are added?

What happens to the charge of an object when electrons are removed?

What happens when two objects with the same charge come into contact?

Composition of an Atom

Atoms consist of three primary subatomic particles: protons, neutrons, and electrons.
Protons carry a positive charge, neutrons are neutral, and electrons have a negative charge.

Charge Changes with Electron Manipulation

Adding electrons to an object increases its negative charge.
Removing electrons from an object decreases its negative charge, potentially leading to a positive overall charge.

Interactions Between Charged Objects

When two objects with the same charge come into contact, they repel each other.
When two objects with different charges make contact, they attract each other, potentially leading to charge transfer.

Movement of Subatomic Particles

Electrons are the only subatomic particles that can move freely from one object to another.

Understanding Friction

Friction is a force that opposes the relative motion of solid surfaces, fluids, or material elements sliding against each other.
It can cause charge buildup when electrons are transferred between two surfaces during contact.

Test your knowledge of basic electricity and the sources of electricity. Learn about the flow of charges and how electrons can affect the charge of an object.