static electricity quiz Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
insulator
A
electrions can’t easily move through material + material holds on tightly to electrons
2
Q
Conductors
A
electrons move easily through material+material doesn’t hold on tightly to electrons
3
Q
law of electric charges
A
- Neutral objects are attracted to charged objects
- Opposite charges attract
- Like charges repel
4
Q
electrostatic series
A
list of objects based on how easily they gain or loose electrons
5
Q
polarization
A
when a charged object is near an uncharged objects, particles move around to seem charged
6
Q
sparks
A
one charged object, polarization, opposite charges have enough strenght the air molocules move to create a path for electrons
7
Q
lighting
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F-PLT