Physics

Question 1

Static discharge

Answer 1

The loss of static electricity as electrons transfer form one object to another

Question 2

Resistance

Answer 2

The ability to stop or oppose the flow of electric current

Question 3

Potential difference

Answer 3

The difference between 2 points in a circuit

Question 4

Current

Answer 4

How much charge passes through a point in a circuit every second

Question 5

Current electricity

Answer 5

Controlled flow of electrons through a conductor

Question 6

Ohmmeter

Answer 6

Used to measure the resistance in a circuit

Question 7

Voltmeter

Answer 7

Used to measure potential difference/voltage in a circuit

Question 8

Ammeter

Answer 8

Used to measure current in a circuit

Question 9

Conductors

Answer 9

Transfers heat and electricity well

Question 10

Insulators

Answer 10

Doesn’t conduct heat and electricity

Question 11

Charging by friction

Answer 11

Charging neutral objects by rubbing

Question 12

Electrostatic series

Answer 12

A list of materials arranged in order of their tendency to gain electrons

Question 13

Neutral (obj.)

Answer 13

Object that has a balance of protons and electrons

Question 14

Charged (obj.)

Answer 14

Imbalance of protons and electrons

Question 15

Static electricity

Answer 15

Charge builds up on the surface of an object and remains unmoving