7.1- static charge Flashcards
1
Q
DEFINE STATIC CHARGE
A
electric charges that can be collected and held into place
2
Q
WHAT IS AN INSULATOR?
A
material that DOES NOT allow charges to move easily
3
Q
WHAT IS A CONDUCTOR?
A
material that DOES allow charge to move easily
4
Q
WHAT IS GROUNDING?
A
when a cable transfers excess static to the ground and allowing charge to flow through the earth so you dont go boom
5
Q
WHAT IS THE UNIT OF ELECTRIC CHARGE?
A
COULOMB!!!!! (C)
6
Q
WHY CAN A PERSON GET SHOCKED BY WALKING ACROSS A CARPET, THEN TOUCHING IT TO SOMETHING METAL?
A
When you walk across the carpet you accumulate a positive charge and when you get in contact with some negatively charged object, the charge accumulated on your body will discharge through the contact.(remember John Travoltage?)
