Electric Charge Worksheet
Explore the fundamentals of electric charge, static electricity, and basic electrical interactions with this Grade 8 science worksheet.
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Electric Charge Worksheet
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1. Which subatomic particle carries a negative electric charge?
Proton
Neutron
Electron
Nucleus
2. What happens when two objects with the same type of electric charge are brought close together?
They attract each other.
They repel each other.
They have no effect on each other.
They neutralize each other.
3. The buildup of electric charge on the surface of an object is called electricity.
4. Objects with opposite charges will each other.
5. All atoms are naturally electrically neutral.
True
False
6. Lightning is an example of a rapid discharge of static electricity.
True
False
7. Describe how an object can become positively charged.
8. Explain the difference between a conductor and an insulator.
9. Look at the simple electric circuit diagram below. Identify two components that are essential for the circuit to function.
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