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Which phenomenon is the topic of discussion in this chapter?
Which phenomenon is the topic of discussion in this chapter?
- Observing lightning during thunderstorms
- Seeing a spark when taking off synthetic clothes (correct)
- Hearing a crackle when taking off a sweater
- Experiencing an electric shock while opening a car door
What is the reason for the experiences of spark, crackle, and electric shock mentioned in the text?
What is the reason for the experiences of spark, crackle, and electric shock mentioned in the text?
- Generation of static electricity
- Movement of electric charges through our body
- Rubbing of insulating surfaces (correct)
- Accumulation of electric charges in the atmosphere
What does the term 'static' mean in the context of electrostatics?
What does the term 'static' mean in the context of electrostatics?
- Anything that does not move or change with time (correct)
- The generation of electric charges
- The study of forces, fields, and potentials
- Anything that moves or changes with time
What does electrostatics deal with?
What does electrostatics deal with?
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What is another common example of electric discharge mentioned in the text?
What is another common example of electric discharge mentioned in the text?
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