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What is the source of the word 'electricity'?

The Greek word for amber, ἤλεκτρον (ḗlektron) (correct)

The Arabic word for amber, eliktir

The Sanskrit word for amber, elektrika

The Latin word for amber, electrum

What law describes the forces between electric charges?

Faraday's law

Newton's law

Coulomb's law (correct)

Ohm's law

What role do electrostatic forces play at the nanoscale?

No role due to the dominance of gravitational force

Significant role due to the strong force between an electron and a proton (correct)

Unpredictable role due to the complexity of nanoscale interactions

Minimal role due to the weak force between an electron and a proton

What is a common example of electrostatic phenomena?

The attraction of plastic wrap to one's hand after it is removed from a package Signup and view all the answers

What material was historically known to attract lightweight particles after rubbing?

Amber Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the word 'electricity'?

The Greek word for amber, ἤλεκτρον (ḗlektron) Signup and view all the answers

What is the force that describes the interaction between electric charges?

Coulomb's law Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an electrostatic phenomenon mentioned in the text?

Attraction of plastic wrap to one's hand Signup and view all the answers

What role do electrostatic forces play at the nanoscale?

Significant role in interactions between particles Signup and view all the answers

What makes up a hydrogen atom and exhibits a strong electrostatic force between them?

An electron and a proton Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Electricity and Electrostatic Forces

The word 'electricity' originates from the Greek word 'ēlektron', meaning amber, which exhibits electrostatic properties.
Coulomb's Law describes the forces between electric charges.
Electrostatic forces play a significant role at the nanoscale, where they are responsible for the structure and properties of materials.
A common example of electrostatic phenomena is the attraction of lightweight particles, such as hair, to rubbed amber or a balloon.
Amber was historically known to attract lightweight particles after rubbing, exhibiting electrostatic properties.
The force that describes the interaction between electric charges is electrostatic force.
Static cling is an example of an electrostatic phenomenon.
In a hydrogen atom, protons and electrons make up the atom and exhibit a strong electrostatic force between them.

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Test your knowledge of Electrostatics in this quiz that covers the fundamental principles of electric charges, forces, and phenomena. Challenge yourself with questions on stationary electric charges and their interactions, and see how well you understand this intriguing branch of physics.