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- 1. Multiple ChoiceIn a neutral atom, the number of electrons is equal to the number of _______.NeutronsOrbitsProtonssubatomic particles
- 2. Multiple ChoiceAn object becomes charged when the atoms in the object gain or loseelectronsprotonsneutronsall of the above
- 3. Multiple ChoiceIf you bring a charged object near an electrically neutral surface without allowing the object to touch the surface, the charges in the surface are rearranged byfriction.convection.induction.conduction.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceObjects that have opposite chargesare attracted to each other, and the force between the objects pulls them together.are attracted to each other, and the force between the objects pushes them apart.are repelled by each other, and the force between the objects pulls them together.are repelled by each other, and the force between the objects pushes them apart.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceA region around a charged particle that can exert a force on another charged particle is called anelectric pulse.electric charge.electric force.electric field.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceCharging by ____ occurs when electrons are transferred from one object to another by direct contact.reductioninductionconductionfriction
- 7. Multiple Choice
_______ is when there is a buildup of charges (more of one type of charge) on an object.
static electric discharge
static electricity
current electricity
- 8. Multiple ChoiceRubbing a balloon on hair is an example of static charge build up created by....conductionfrictioninductionhairduction
- 9. 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
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhat is static electricity caused by?A balance of powerA balance of positive and negative charges. An imbalance of positive and negative chargesAn imbalance of protons and neutrons
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