Static Electricity

Question 1

Static Electricity

Answer 1

An electric charge that does not move around in a path. It is not the type of electricity that moves through a wire or circuit. However, when built up in an object it may be discharged ( it jumps from one object to another)

Question 2

Law of static electricity

Answer 2

1. Like charges repel (- - or + +)
2. Unlike charges attract (- + or + -)
3. Charges objects (- or +) attract neutral objects

Question 3

Conductors

Answer 3

Hold electrons loosely, do the electrons/charge moves freely through the material
Ex. Most metals (Al, Au, Ag, Cu)

Question 4

Insulators

Answer 4

Holds electrons tightly, so the charge stays in the spot where rubbed
Ex. Most non metals (plastics, rubber, silk, wool, dry wood)