Delmar's Unit 3 Flashcards
1
Q
How is static electricity caused?
A
An imbalance of electrical charges by gaining or losing electrons.
2
Q
What are lightning rods used for?
A
To protect objects from lighting by providing an easy path to ground for current flow.
3
Q
What are three examples of nuisance static charges?
A
The static charge that accumulates on automobiles as they move through the dry air.
The static charge that accumulates on a person’s body as he or she walks across a carpet.
The static charge that accumulates on clothes in a dryer.
4
Q
What are two examples of useful static charges?
A
Spray painting.
Dry copy machine.
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