Physics 2.4.2

Question 1

Define ‘Static Electricity’:

Answer 1

Static Electricity is when an Object gets Charged (+ or -) by the Transference of Electrons.

Question 2

Static Electricity only occurs in ___.

Answer 2

Insulators.

Question 3

Why can’t Static Electricity occur in Conductors?

Answer 3

Because the Charge would just move through it, instead of remaining Stationary.

Question 4

What Charge are all Objects initially?

Answer 4

Neutral.

Question 5

What Charge is an Object when Electrons are Transferred away from it?

Answer 5

Positive.

Question 6

What Charge is an Object when Electrons are Transferred to it?

Answer 6

Negative.

Question 7

Why do Sparks occur when you (-) touch an Object (+)?

Answer 7

Electrons jump from you to the Object, causing Sparks.