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What can occur when a large static charge is transferred between two objects?
What can occur when a large static charge is transferred between two objects?
Static charges can be created without any friction between insulators and other objects.
Static charges can be created without any friction between insulators and other objects.
False
Name one application of static charge.
Name one application of static charge.
Photocopier
The primary reason to avoid using rubber soled footwear during certain activities is to prevent _____ from accumulated static charge.
The primary reason to avoid using rubber soled footwear during certain activities is to prevent _____ from accumulated static charge.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Which of the following conditions can make static charge particularly dangerous?
Which of the following conditions can make static charge particularly dangerous?
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Keeping your surroundings humid can help prevent the retention of static charges.
Keeping your surroundings humid can help prevent the retention of static charges.
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When an insulator like rubber is rubbed against a cloth, _____ are transferred between the two objects.
When an insulator like rubber is rubbed against a cloth, _____ are transferred between the two objects.
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What describes the interaction between like charges?
What describes the interaction between like charges?
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Unlike charges attract each other.
Unlike charges attract each other.
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What does Coulomb's law quantify?
What does Coulomb's law quantify?
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The constant of proportionality in the force equation F = K q1 q2/r^2 is denoted by _____.
The constant of proportionality in the force equation F = K q1 q2/r^2 is denoted by _____.
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Which of the following describes a point charge?
Which of the following describes a point charge?
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Coulomb's law only applies to moving charges.
Coulomb's law only applies to moving charges.
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The medium can affect the force between charges, such as when they are placed in _____ or _____ material.
The medium can affect the force between charges, such as when they are placed in _____ or _____ material.
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Match the types of charge density with their corresponding definitions:
Match the types of charge density with their corresponding definitions:
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What is the primary reason for the crackling sound heard while removing a sweater in winter?
What is the primary reason for the crackling sound heard while removing a sweater in winter?
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Electric charges develop only in winter when the air is dry.
Electric charges develop only in winter when the air is dry.
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Name the particles that make up an atom.
Name the particles that make up an atom.
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When two dissimilar substances are rubbed together, electrons are transferred from one substance to the other, resulting in a ______ charge.
When two dissimilar substances are rubbed together, electrons are transferred from one substance to the other, resulting in a ______ charge.
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Match the following charge densities with their definitions:
Match the following charge densities with their definitions:
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Which phenomenon is caused by the flow of electric charges in clouds?
Which phenomenon is caused by the flow of electric charges in clouds?
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Static electricity is only found in artificial environments, like laboratories.
Static electricity is only found in artificial environments, like laboratories.
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What happens to the charge of a conductor when it is earthed?
What happens to the charge of a conductor when it is earthed?
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Study Notes
Electrostatics
- Electrostatics deals with static charges, forces between them, and electric fields and electric potentials.
- Static charges can be created by friction between an insulator and another object.
- Examples of insulators include rubber, ebonite, and cloth.
- Static charge can be useful, such as in photocopiers, inkjet printers, and painting metal panels.
Coulomb's Law
- Coulomb's law quantifies the force between two charges.
- The force between two charges is proportional to the product of the charges and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.
- Like charges repel each other, and unlike charges attract each other.
Electric Charges
- Charges are present everywhere around us but can only be felt under special circumstances.
- Most matter is electrically neutral because the number of protons and electrons in an atom is equal.
- When certain dissimilar substances are rubbed against each other, electrons get transferred to the other substance making them charged.
- Charges are conserved, meaning the total charge of an isolated system always remains constant.
Force Between Charges
- Charged objects experience a force when they are brought close to each other, even without touching.
- This force can be attractive or repulsive, depending on the type of charges involved.
- The force between two charges is directly proportional to the product of the charges and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.
Charging by Induction
- Charges are re-distributed on a conductor when a charged object is brought near it.
- When the charged object is removed, the induced charge remains on the conductor.
- This principle is used in electrostatic precipitation and separation processes.
Static Charge Hazards
- A large amount of charge transfer can cause sparking, which can be dangerous as in car refueling.
- Lightning is a natural example of static charge causing sparking.
Relative Permittivity or Dielectric Constant
- When charges are placed in a material medium (like water, mica, or paraffined paper), the medium affects the force between the charges.
- The relative permittivity or dielectric constant of a material indicates how much the force is affected by the material.
Precautions Against Static Charge
- Appliances should be grounded to prevent static charge build-up.
- Avoid wearing rubber-soled footwear, as it can hinder static charge dissipation.
- Keep the surroundings humid, as dry air can retain static charges.
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This quiz covers the principles of electrostatics, including static charges, electric fields, and Coulomb's law. Test your understanding of how charges interact, the concept of insulators, and practical applications of static electricity. Challenge yourself to see how well you grasp these foundational concepts in physics.
