Electrifying Electrostatics Quiz
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What is the source of the word 'electricity'?

  • Plastic
  • Glass
  • Silicon
  • Amber (correct)
  • What does Coulomb's law state?

  • The magnitude of the electrostatic force is directly proportional to the product of the charges and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them. (correct)
  • The magnitude of the electrostatic force is inversely proportional to the square of the distance between the charges and directly proportional to the product of the charges.
  • The magnitude of the electrostatic force is inversely proportional to the product of the charges and directly proportional to the square of the distance between them.
  • The magnitude of the electrostatic force is directly proportional to the square of the distance between the charges and inversely proportional to the product of the charges.
  • What role do Coulomb forces play in the behavior of atoms and molecules?

  • No role at all in the behavior of atoms and molecules.
  • A very large role due to their magnitude at small scales. (correct)
  • A moderate role due to their magnitude at large scales.
  • A negligible role due to their small magnitude at small scales.
  • What is an example of an electrostatic phenomenon mentioned in the text?

    <p>Attraction of plastic wrap to one's hand after it is removed from a package.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does electrostatics study in physics?

    <p>Slow-moving or stationary electric charges.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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