UNIT 3: Static Flashcards
1
Q
_____ are the only materials that can hold electrons stationary
A
Insulators
2
Q
When an object protected by a lightning rod is struck by a lightning bolt, it will _______
A
bleed the lightning discharge to ground before the protected object can be harmed
3
Q
Lightning rods provide _____
A
an easy path to ground for current
4
Q
If a thundercloud has a positive charge, the current in the lightning bolt will _________
A
flow from ground to the cloud
5
Q
______ charges occur on insulators
A
Electrostatic
6
Q
The shock that results from walking across a carpet and touching a doorknob is an example of a ________
A
nuisance static charge
7
Q
Static electricity refers to electrons that _____
A
are not moving
