Electrostatic Force Flashcards
1
Q
What does static mean?
A
Still/stationary
2
Q
Objects with the same number of positive and negative charged are said to be…
A
electrically neutral
3
Q
Why do insulators go static?
A
Full of electrons
4
Q
How does a balloon become negatively charged when rubbed with a sleeve?
A
Negative charges attract the balloon leaving only positive charges on the sleeve
5
Q
What is electrostatic force?
A
Attraction or repulsion of different particles based on their electrical charges
