Static Electricity

Question 1

1. When two different objects that are insulators (such as a plastic rod and _______) are rubbed together, _________ move from one object to another.

Answer 1

1. When two different objects that are insulators (such as a plastic rod and silk cloth) are rubbed together, electrons move from one object to another.

Question 2

2. One object becomes negatively-charged, and the other object becomes _______________-charged.

Answer 2

2. One object becomes negatively-charged, and the other object becomes positively-charged.

Question 3

3. The more rubbing the more electrons are transferred, and the larger is the _______ build up.

Answer 3

3. The more rubbing the more electrons are transferred, and the larger is the charge build up.

Question 4

4. Unlike charges (positive and negative) _______ each other.

Answer 4

4. Unlike charges (positive and negative) attract each other.