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Question 1

The charge of an atom depends on _____

Answer 1

amount of electrons vs protons

Question 2

What is electric polarity

Answer 2

the charge at one point with respect to another (polarity is always relative to two points)

Question 3

What are the three ways something can become charged

Answer 3

Friction/ contact, Conduction, Induction

Question 4

How does Friction work

Answer 4

When two dissimilar substances are rubbed together, electrons are transferred from one substance to the other and a charge develops

Question 5

How does conduction work

Answer 5

When a charged body comes into contact with an uncharged body, some of the charge is transferred to the neutral body

Question 6

2 ways to neutralize a charge

Answer 6

Bring a charged object in contact with an object with an equal and opposite charge
and
Bring the object into contact with the earth

Question 7

4 different places where they use electrostatic charges

Answer 7

Painting​
Sandpaper Manufacturing ​
Smoke Precipitator and Air Filters ​
Xerography