NS- Static Electricity Flashcards

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If, however, some materials have

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Electrons in the outer levels, the attraction between these electrons and the protons in the nucleus is weak.
Making it easy to remove these electrons from the atoms by simply rubbing the object against a material.

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When certain materials are rubbed together

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An electrical charge can develop.

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2
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Only electrons

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Are transferred.

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3
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Material that loses electrons

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Becomes positively charged.

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4
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Material that gains electrons

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Becomes negatively charged.

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5
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Like charges

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Repel

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6
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Unlike charges

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Attract

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7
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Sparks or shocks are caused

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By a discharge of the electrons.

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8
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Static electricity is more

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Effective in dry air.

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9
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Drivers getting out of their cars

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Charged built up by friction between the driver and their seat.

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Walking on a carpet

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Charged built up by friction between the person and the carpet.

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