static electricity Flashcards
1
Q
what is static electricity ?
A
force between two charged objects
2
Q
what happens when some insulators are rubbed together
A
become charged
3
Q
what is charge? gain electrons? loss of electrons?
A
the transfer of electrons. Gain electrons = negative charge. Loss of
electrons = positive charge
4
Q
Like charges______, opposite charges______
A
Like charges repel, opposite charges attract
5
Q
how does a static shock occur?
A
when there is potential difference between the charged
object and the earth.
