4.1 CHARGING UP

Question 1

Sometimes, when we touch something, there will be a little shock or ‘zap’ feeling, this is known as …

Answer 1

electrostatic phenomena

Question 2

+ + attract/repel
- - attract/repel
- + attract/repel
+ - attract/repel

Answer 2

repel
repel
attract
attract

Question 3

Nucleus contains ______ and ________. Electron moves on the outside.

Answer 3

proton ; neutron

Question 4

While the nucleus doesn’t move, ________ can transfer from one object to another

Answer 4

electrons

Question 5

When we rub a polythene rod with a cloth, the electrons will move from _________ to __________. This will make the rod __________ charged.

Answer 5

the cloth ; the rod ; negatively

Question 6

A region around any charge where another charge experience a force (attraction/repulsion) is called an…

Answer 6

electric field

Question 7

Charges on insulators will remain on the rod. Therefore it will remain…

Answer 7

negative

Question 8

Conductors will let charges _______ to your hand and eventually move to the Earth. Leaving it _________

Answer 8

transfer ; uncharged