Static Electricity (AQA GCSE Physics): Quizzes
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What is static electricity?
What is static electricity?
Build-up of electric charge on surfaces
How is static electricity produced?
How is static electricity produced?
By rubbing two surfaces together
Which particles move when static electricity is produced?
Which particles move when static electricity is produced?
Electrons
What charge does an object have if it loses electrons?
What charge does an object have if it loses electrons?
Positive
What charge does an object have if it gains electrons?
What charge does an object have if it gains electrons?
Negative
What is a spark in static electricity?
What is a spark in static electricity?
Charge jumping through air to balance
When a balloon is rubbed on a jumper, which becomes negatively charged?
When a balloon is rubbed on a jumper, which becomes negatively charged?
The jumper
What is an 'earthed' object?
What is an 'earthed' object?
Object in contact with the earth
How is static electricity used in spray painting?
How is static electricity used in spray painting?
Makes paint spread evenly and stick
What danger can static sparks cause with flammable materials?
What danger can static sparks cause with flammable materials?
Fires and explosions
Why does warm air rise in clouds during lightning formation?
Why does warm air rise in clouds during lightning formation?
It is less dense than cold air
What causes electric charge to form in clouds during lightning?
What causes electric charge to form in clouds during lightning?
Ice crystals rubbing together