Static Electricity Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
Polythene
A
Becomes negatively charged or gains electrons when a woollen cloth is rubbed on it
2
Q
Perspex
A
Perspex loses electrons or becomes positively charged when a woollen cloth is rubbed against it
3
Q
Unlike charges
A
Attract each other
4
Q
Like charges
A
Repel each other
5
Q
Earthing
A
Occurs when a charged object less its charge to the earth through a conductor
6
Q
Static Electricity
A
A build up of electric charge that can occur on good insulators e.g. Polythene and Perspex rods
