Static Electricity Worksheet
Grade 11 Science worksheet covering fundamental concepts of static electricity, charging methods, and applications.
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Static Electricity Fundamentals
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1. Which of the following best describes the fundamental principle of static electricity?
Opposite charges attract, like charges repel.
Charges are always created and destroyed.
Only positive charges can move freely.
Neutral objects have no electrons.
2. An object becomes positively charged when it:
Gains protons.
Loses electrons.
Gains neutrons.
Loses protons.
3. The buildup of electric charge on the surface of an object is known as .
4. Charging by involves the transfer of electrons when two objects rub against each other.
5. A material that does not allow electrons to flow easily through it is called an .
6. Bringing a charged object near a neutral object can induce a temporary charge separation.
True
False
7. Explain the difference between charging by conduction and charging by induction.
8. Observe the image below showing static electricity. Describe what is happening and relate it to the principles of charge transfer.
