Electrostatics and Lightning Protection Quiz

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What is the primary function of a lightning rod?

To provide an easier path for lightning to reach the ground (correct)

To attract lightning to the building

To generate electricity for the building

To prevent rain from falling on the building

Lightning rods are made of plastic or wood.

False

What materials are commonly used to make lightning rods?

Iron or copper

A lightning rod connects to the ground through a ________.

wire Signup and view all the answers

Match the following components with their functions in a lightning protection system:

Lightning Rod = Provides an easier path for lightning Wire = Transfers electrical charge to the ground Ground = Absorbs electrical discharge safely Electric Discharge = Rapid transfer of electrons Signup and view all the answers

What is the charge of a neutron?

No charge Signup and view all the answers

An atom with more electrons than protons is known as a cation.

False Signup and view all the answers

Where are protons located in an atom?

Nucleus Signup and view all the answers

An atom becomes positively charged when it has more than .

protons, electrons Signup and view all the answers

Match the following particles with their respective properties:

proton = positive charge electron = negative charge neutron = no charge nucleus = location of protons and neutrons Signup and view all the answers

Which material has a greater tendency to gain electrons when rubbed against human skin?

Wool Signup and view all the answers

When two materials are rubbed together, the one higher on the electrostatic series becomes negatively charged.

False Signup and view all the answers

What occurs when a negatively charged object comes into contact with a neutral object?

Electrons move from the negatively charged object to the neutral object. Signup and view all the answers

The electrostatic series ranks materials based on their tendency to gain __________.

electrons Signup and view all the answers

Match the following materials with their expected charge tendency when rubbed against skin:

Wool = Negative charge Human skin = Positive charge Rubber balloon = Negative charge Glass = Positive charge Signup and view all the answers

What main property defines static electricity?

An imbalance of electric charge Signup and view all the answers

Like charges attract each other.

False Signup and view all the answers

Define static electricity in your own words.

Static electricity is the build-up of electric charge on the surface of an object due to an imbalance between protons and electrons. Signup and view all the answers

An object becomes positively charged by losing ________.

electrons Signup and view all the answers

Match the type of charge with its definition:

Positive Charge = More protons than electrons Negative Charge = More electrons than protons Neutral Charge = Equal numbers of protons and electrons Induced Charge = Separation of charge in a neutral object Signup and view all the answers

What happens during charging by conduction between two charged objects?

Electrons move from the object with a larger negative charge to the one with a smaller negative charge. Signup and view all the answers

Grounding can neutralize both positively and negatively charged objects.

True Signup and view all the answers

Describe what occurs when a negatively charged object is grounded.

Electrons travel from the negatively charged object to the ground until the object is neutral. Signup and view all the answers

An example of a product that uses charging by friction to attract dust is an ________ duster.

electrostatic Signup and view all the answers

Match the following electrical concepts with their descriptions:

Charging by conduction = Transfer of charge through direct contact Grounding = Neutralizing excess charge by connecting to the Earth Electrostatic duster = A device that uses static electricity to collect dust Electron movement = Flow of negatively charged particles between objects Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the side of the pith ball that is closest to the negatively charged ebonite rod?

It becomes positively charged. Signup and view all the answers

Grounding the negatively charged side of the pith ball prevents it from becoming positively charged.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of disconnecting the ground before removing the charged object?

To ensure that the charge remains permanent. Signup and view all the answers

An electrostatic lifting apparatus can be used to copy ________ at a crime scene.

footprints Signup and view all the answers

Match the components of an electrostatic speaker:

Stators = Fixed layers Diaphragm = Flexible film Audio transformer = Induces opposite charges Inner layer = Given a permanent electrical charge Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Lightning Rods

Lightning rods are common on homes and barns in the country
Large open areas make buildings more vulnerable to lightning strikes
Lightning rods direct lightning into the ground.
A lightning rod is usually made of metal, such as iron or copper.
There is also a wire that goes from the rod into the ground.
This protects the building from being struck by lightning.

Electric Discharge

An electric discharge is the rapid transfer of electrons
Electric discharges can produce visible sparks.
Lightning is a visible and dramatic example of an electric discharge.
Lightning rods are used to safely direct lightning into the ground.
Lightning strikes may occur between a cloud and the ground or between two clouds and the ground.
The excess negative charge at the bottom of the cloud repels the electrons at Earth’s surface

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Test your knowledge on the principles of electrostatics and the functions of lightning protection systems. This quiz covers topics such as lightning rods, atomic structure, and the behavior of charged particles. Perfect for students studying physics or related subjects.

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary function of a lightning rod?

Lightning rods are made of plastic or wood.

What materials are commonly used to make lightning rods?

A lightning rod connects to the ground through a ________.

Match the following components with their functions in a lightning protection system:

What is the charge of a neutron?

An atom with more electrons than protons is known as a cation.

Where are protons located in an atom?

An atom becomes positively charged when it has more ______ than ______.

Match the following particles with their respective properties:

Which material has a greater tendency to gain electrons when rubbed against human skin?

When two materials are rubbed together, the one higher on the electrostatic series becomes negatively charged.

What occurs when a negatively charged object comes into contact with a neutral object?

The electrostatic series ranks materials based on their tendency to gain __________.

Match the following materials with their expected charge tendency when rubbed against skin:

What main property defines static electricity?

Like charges attract each other.

Define static electricity in your own words.

An object becomes positively charged by losing ________.

Match the type of charge with its definition:

What happens during charging by conduction between two charged objects?

Grounding can neutralize both positively and negatively charged objects.

Describe what occurs when a negatively charged object is grounded.

An example of a product that uses charging by friction to attract dust is an ________ duster.

Match the following electrical concepts with their descriptions:

What happens to the side of the pith ball that is closest to the negatively charged ebonite rod?

Grounding the negatively charged side of the pith ball prevents it from becoming positively charged.

What is the purpose of disconnecting the ground before removing the charged object?

An electrostatic lifting apparatus can be used to copy ________ at a crime scene.

Match the components of an electrostatic speaker:

Study Notes

Lightning Rods

Electric Discharge

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