Static Electricity Flashcards
1
Q
What happens when an Acetate rod is rubbed with a duster?
A
Electrons move from the rod to the duster
2
Q
What happens when a polythene rod is rubbed with a duster?
A
Electrons move from the duster to the rod
3
Q
Is a polythene rod an insulator or a conductor?
A
Insulator
4
Q
What are the two types of electric charge?
A
Positive and negative
5
Q
What happens when certain insulating materials are rubbed together?
A
When certain insulating materials are rubbed together negatively charged electrons will be scraped off one and dumped on the other leaving a positive static charge on one and a negative static charge on the other.
