Static charges

Question 1

How to remove electrons from some atoms

Answer 1

Some electrons can be removed from atoms using friction

Question 2

A charged particle with have a ___ around it

Answer 2

Electric field

Lines can be used to represent

Lines are drawn to show which direction a small positive charge would be pushed if it entered the field

Question 3

What happens if to charge particles come close to each other

Answer 3

Fields will interact
causing a non-contact electrostatic force between the particles
either repel or attract them
Closer together - stronger force

Question 4

Uses a static electricity

Answer 4

Electrostatic, dust, precipitous
Photocopiers
Laser printers
Paint, spraying

Question 5

Examples caused by static electrisity

Answer 5

Lightning
Close crackling when you take them out of the tumble dryer
The car door giving you a shock on a dry day
Rubbing a balloon on your hair or jumper, so it will stick to the ceiling
Sparks when you take off a jump in the dark
Dust sticking to TV screen