Electricity Flashcards

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1
Q

What are all substances made from?

A

Atoms

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2
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What makes up atoms?

A

Electrons

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3
Q

What happens to an atom if it gains an electron?

A

It becomes negative

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4
Q

What charge are electrons?

A

Negative

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5
Q

What will happen to objects with the same static charge?

A

They will repel

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6
Q

What will happen to objects with the opposite static charge?

A

They will attract

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7
Q

What happens to an atom if it looses a electron?

A

It becomes positive

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8
Q

What is the definition of current?

A

Current is a flow charge

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9
Q

Which term is used instead of voltage?

A

Potential difference

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