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This quiz contains 7 questions from a mix of 1 subtopics.

positive / negative / neutral / protons / electrons / neutrons


  1. All objects have positively charged and negatively charged
  2. Normally, the number of protons and electrons are the same which means the object is overall.
protons
electrons
neutral

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charge / conducting / insulating / friction / positive 


When two objects are rubbed together, the can cause electrons to move from one object onto the other. This can lead to a build up of


However, this doesn't work for friction between two materials as the electrons would just flow straight back again.

friction
charge
conducting

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When two materials are rubbed together, which particles are transferred?

Electrons

Neutrons

Protons

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Illustration showing a material gaining additional electrons.

A material which gains additional electrons will have a:

Negative charge

Positive charge

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When two objects are rubbed together, electrons may be transferred. The object that becomes positive, must have ________ electrons.

lost

gained

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potential difference / charge / protons / electrons


A large build up of on an object can cause a large between the object and the earth.


The large potential difference could allow to jump through the air to earth, causing a spark. 


charge
potential difference
electrons

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Illustration of a car potentially building up static electricity from wind contact.

True or False? The metal body of a car can build up charge from being in contact with the wind.

True

False

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