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Which type of electricity is characterized by the buildup of electric charge on an object?
Which type of electricity is characterized by the buildup of electric charge on an object?
- Magnetic electricity
- Direct current
- Alternating current
- Static electricity (correct)
What is the main cause of static electricity?
What is the main cause of static electricity?
- The movement of air
- Heat applied to an object
- The presence of water
- Friction between two objects (correct)
Which statement best describes the behavior of static electricity?
Which statement best describes the behavior of static electricity?
- It flows continuously in one direction
- It flows back and forth in a circuit
- It remains stationary on an object (correct)
- It is only present in living organisms
Which of the following best describes static electricity?
Which of the following best describes static electricity?
What is a common example of static electricity?
What is a common example of static electricity?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of static electricity?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of static electricity?
Flashcards
Static electricity
Static electricity
An electric charge staying in one place, not flowing.
Friction
Friction
When two objects rub together, they can transfer tiny electric charges, creating static electricity.
Stationary charge
Stationary charge
Unlike electric current, which flows, static electricity doesn't move.
Generation of electric charge
Generation of electric charge
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Lightning
Lightning
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Flow of electric charge
Flow of electric charge
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Study Notes
Static Electricity
- Static electricity is characterized by the buildup of electric charge on an object.
Causes of Static Electricity
- The main cause of static electricity is the transfer of electrons between objects, resulting in an imbalance of electric charge.
Behavior of Static Electricity
- Static electricity is characterized by its ability to attract light objects, such as dust, hair, and small pieces of paper.
Characteristics of Static Electricity
- Static electricity is a type of electric charge that remains stationary on an object.
- It is typically generated by friction or contact between two objects.
Examples of Static Electricity
- A common example of static electricity is the shock you receive when you touch a metal doorknob after walking across a carpet.
Non-Characteristics of Static Electricity
- Static electricity is not a type of current electricity, which flows through a conductor, such as a wire.
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