Static Electricity Flashcards
1
Q
What happens when insulating materials rub againsts eachother?
A
They may become electrically charged
2
Q
Why may the materials become electrically charged?
A
Electrons, which are negatively charged, may be rubbed off one material onto another
3
Q
The material that gains electrons…
A
Becomes negatively charged
4
Q
The material that loses electrons…
A
Becomes positively charged
