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Flashcards in Electrostatic Force Deck (5)
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1
Q

What does static mean?

A

Still/stationary

2
Q

Objects with the same number of positive and negative charged are said to be…

A

electrically neutral

3
Q

Why do insulators go static?

A

Full of electrons

4
Q

How does a balloon become negatively charged when rubbed with a sleeve?

A

Negative charges attract the balloon leaving only positive charges on the sleeve

5
Q

What is electrostatic force?

A

Attraction or repulsion of different particles based on their electrical charges