Investigating Static Electricity Flashcards
1
Q
What can static charges be caused by?
A
Friction
2
Q
What is a classic example of this?
A
Polythene and acetate rods brings rubbed with a cloth duster
3
Q
What happens when the polythene rod is rubbed with the duster and what happens because of this?
A
Electrons move from the duster to the rod. The rod becomes negatively charged and the duster is left with an equal positive charge
4
Q
What happens when the acetate rod is rubbed with the duster and what happens because of this?
A
Electrons move from the rod to the duster. The duster becomes negatively charged and the rod is left with an equal positive charge
