Electricity- Static Electricity Flashcards
1
Q
Static electricity is the force between two _______ objects
A
Static electricity is the force between two charged objects
2
Q
Some insulators become charged when ______ ________.
A
Some insulators become charged when rubbed together.
3
Q
What is charge? Explain positive and negative charge.
A
Charge is 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.
