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- 1. Multiple ChoiceStatic electricity is:electricity flowing in a wirethe buildup of electric charges on an objectwhen protons move between objects
- 2. Multiple ChoiceTwo objects with LIKE static charges willattract each othereven out in the endrepel each othercause a spark
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich is an example of static dischage?a motorlightningthunderinsulators
- 4. Multiple ChoiceStatic charges build up whenprotons move within an objectelectrons move within an objectneutrons move within an objectthe nucleus moves within an object
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhich subatomic particle has a POSITIVE charge?ProtonNeutronElectronNucleus
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich subatomic particle has a NEGATIVE charge?ProtonNeutronElectronNucleus
- 7. Multiple ChoiceIs it possible to CREATE electrons?Yes, that's what static electricity is.No, you can move them, but they are never created or distroyed.Sometimes, it depends on the voltage.Sometimes, it depends on the element.
- 8. Multiple ChoiceIf two objects with static charge are attracted, what do you know about them?They are both positively charged.They are both negatively charged.One is positively charged and one is negatively charged, but you won't be able to tell which is which.One is positively charged and one is negatively charged, and you can tell which is which by looking at them.
- 9. Multiple ChoiceRubbing a balloon on hair is an example of static charge build up created by....conductionfrictioninductionhairduction
- 10. Multiple Choice
True or False:
In static electricity, charges build up on an object, but they do not flow continuously.
True
False
- 11. Multiple ChoiceIf an object has the same number of positive and negative charges, its electrical charge is...positivenegativeneutral or no chargeopposite
- 12. Multiple ChoiceTrue or False
Like charges repelTrueFalse - 13. Multiple ChoiceTrue or False
A positively charged object has lost electronsTrueFalse - 14. Multiple ChoiceTrue or False
A negatively charged object has lost protonsTrueFalse - 15. Multiple ChoiceMaterials that tightly hold on to their electrons are consideredGood conductorsGood insulatorsGood anti-static agentsUseful for storing charge
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhich one of these objects is a good insulatorCopper wireGlassAluminumGold
- 17. Multiple ChoiceMaterials that easily loose or accept electrons are consideredGood conductorsGood insulatorsGood anti-static agentsGood for storing charge
- 18. Multiple ChoiceIs it possible to CREATE electrons?Yes, that's what static electricity is.No, you can move them, but they are never created or distroyed.Sometimes, it depends on the voltage.Sometimes, it depends on the element.
- 19. Multiple Choice
What happens when you touch a metal doorknob after rubbing your shoes on the carpet?
The doorknob sends a burst of electric current into your body
Millions of electrons go from your finger into the doorknob
The doorknob sends millions of electrons into your finger
Your finger becomes negatively charged
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is caused by static electricity?a stove getting hot when it is turned ona magnet being attracted to a refrigeratora lightning strike during a storma light bulb coming on when a switch is turned on
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