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What is one phenomenon commonly associated with static electricity?
What is one phenomenon commonly associated with static electricity?
- Lightning (correct)
- Magnetic Fields
- Electrical Currents
- Battery Discharge
Which of the following best illustrates how static electricity can impact everyday objects?
Which of the following best illustrates how static electricity can impact everyday objects?
- A piece of plastic attracting small paper bits (correct)
- A battery powering a device
- A bulb turning on when the switch is flipped
- Electricity flowing through wires
What is NOT a common source of static electricity?
What is NOT a common source of static electricity?
- Separation of materials
- Friction between materials
- Induction from nearby charges
- Conductive metal connections (correct)
What role do electrical poles play in relation to static electricity?
What role do electrical poles play in relation to static electricity?
Which statement about static electricity is true?
Which statement about static electricity is true?
Which phenomenon is a natural occurrence linked to static electricity?
Which phenomenon is a natural occurrence linked to static electricity?
What type of everyday device is commonly affected by static electricity?
What type of everyday device is commonly affected by static electricity?
Which of the following is NOT a typical effect of static electricity?
Which of the following is NOT a typical effect of static electricity?
What situation is most likely to enhance the build-up of static electricity?
What situation is most likely to enhance the build-up of static electricity?
Which element is essential for the phenomena caused by static electricity to occur?
Which element is essential for the phenomena caused by static electricity to occur?
Flashcards
Static Electricity
Static Electricity
The accumulation of electric charge on the surface of an object, often caused by friction.
Lightning
Lightning
A sudden and dramatic discharge of static electricity, often seen as a bright flash of light and a loud clap of thunder.
Light Switch
Light Switch
A device used to control the flow of electricity in a circuit, typically by opening or closing a gap in the circuit.
Electrical Poles
Electrical Poles
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Current Electricity
Current Electricity
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Switch
Switch
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Power Lines
Power Lines
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Study Notes
Static Electricity
- Static electricity is the buildup of electric charges on an object.
- These charges do not move.
- Objects can become charged by friction.
- Opposite charges attract, and like charges repel.
- Static electricity can create sparks.
- Lightning is a large static discharge.
- Static electricity is caused by an imbalance of protons and electrons.
- Charging by conduction involves transferring electrons from one object to another by direct contact.
- Charging by induction involves rearranging charges within an object without direct contact.
- Static electricity can be dangerous in some situations, such as flammable environments.
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Explore the fundamental concepts of static electricity in this quiz. Learn about how electric charges build up on objects, the effects of friction, and the behavior of opposite and like charges. Test your knowledge about static discharges, including sparks and lightning.
