Eletricity Flashcards
What are all substances made from?
Atoms
What happens to an atom if it gains an electron?
It becomes negative
What charge are electrons?
Negative
Which is an example of the build-up of static electricity?
Lightning
What will happen to two objects with the same static charge?
They will repel
What will happen to two objects with the opposite static charge?
They will attract
What happens to an atom if it loses an electron?
It becomes positive
Which part of atoms cause static electricity?
Electrons
What machine is used by teachers to show static electricity?
Van de Graaff generator
Static electricity produces what type of force?
Non-contact
Does Electric current get used up as it goes around the circuit.
Electric current does not get used up as it goes around the circuit.
What is the definition of current?
The flow of charge
