Static Electricity

Question 1

Static electricity

Answer 1

is a build up of electric
charge that can occur on good insulators e.g.
polythene and perspex rods.

Question 2

Polythene rod

Answer 2

A polythene rod gains electrons if a woollen
cloth is rubbed on it (becomes negatively
charged)

Question 3

Perspex rod

Answer 3

A perspex rod loses electrons if it is rubbed by
a woollen cloth (becomes positively charged)

Question 4

High electrical pressure

Answer 4

The negative end of the battery is an area
of High Electrical Pressure

Question 5

Low electrical pressure

Answer 5

The positive end of the battery is an area
of Low Electrical Pressure

Question 6

Potential difference

Answer 6

The difference in electrical pressure
between the positive and negative ends is

Question 7

Voltage

Answer 7

This potential difference is known as
Voltage and is measured in volts

Question 8

Resistance

Answer 8

is the opposition to the flow
of electrons. The unit is the Ohm (Ω),
and it is measured using an Ohmmet

Question 9

Resistor