Static electricity Flashcards
1
Q
When does static electricity form
A
When a certain insulating materials are rubbed against each other they become electrically charged
Negatively charged electrons are rubbed off one material and onto another
2
Q
What happens to the material that gained electrons compared to the material that lost electrons
A
It becomes negatively charged whereas the material that lost electrons becomes positively charged
3
Q
What happens when two electrically charged objects are brought together
A
They exert a force on each other
4
Q
What happens to two of the same charged materials
A
Repel
5
Q
What happens to two different charged materials
A
Attract
