static electricity Flashcards

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Q

When certain insulating materials are rubbed against each other they become electrically charged. Negatively charged electrons are rubbed off one material and on to the other.

What happens to the material that gains electrons?
What happens to the material that loses electrons?

A
  • The material that gains electrons becomes negatively charged.
  • The material that loses electrons is left with
    an equal positive charge.
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