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Static Electricity
Question | Answer |
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What are some examples of conductors? | Metal Rod, Paper Clip, Metal Key, Metal Ring. |
What are some examples of insulators? | Glass Rod, Straw, Comb, Balloon, Wood Stick, Pen. |
What are the two types of charges? | Positive and Negative. |
What are conductors? | Object that allow the free movement of electrons. |
What are Insulators? | Objects that do not allow the free movement of electrons. |
What is Static Electricity? | A charge remains stationary on the surface of an object. |
What is an Electroscope? | A metal sphere which detects electric charge. |
How does friction help us create static electricity? | Insulators are rubbed together and electrons are exchanged from one insulator to another. |