Static Electricity (OCR GCSE Physics A (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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What is static electricity?
What is static electricity?
Build-up of electric charge on surfaces
What moves between objects when two surfaces are rubbed together?
What moves between objects when two surfaces are rubbed together?
Electrons
What charge does an object become when it loses electrons?
What charge does an object become when it loses electrons?
Positively charged
What charge does an object become when it gains electrons?
What charge does an object become when it gains electrons?
Negatively charged
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 object becomes negatively charged?
When a balloon is rubbed on a jumper, which object becomes negatively charged?
The jumper
When a balloon is rubbed on a jumper, which object becomes positively charged?
When a balloon is rubbed on a jumper, which object becomes positively charged?
The balloon
What does it mean when an object is described as 'earthed'?
What does it mean when an object is described as 'earthed'?
In contact with earth, provides pathway
How is static electricity used in spray painting?
How is static electricity used in spray painting?
Makes paint spread evenly and stick
How do photocopiers use static electricity?
How do photocopiers use static electricity?
Attracts toner to paper in pattern
What can static sparks ignite, creating a dangerous situation?
What can static sparks ignite, creating a dangerous situation?
Flammable gases or liquids
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 colder air
What creates the electric charge in clouds that leads to lightning?
What creates the electric charge in clouds that leads to lightning?
Ice crystals rubbing together