Introduction to Electric Charge
This worksheet covers fundamental concepts of electric charge, including types of charge, interactions, and methods of charging objects, suitable for Grade 9 science students.
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Introduction to Electric Charge
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Show all your work for calculations.
1. Which of the following describes the interaction between two oppositely charged objects?
Repel
Attract
Neutralize
Ionize
2. An object becomes positively charged by:
Gaining electrons
Losing electrons
Gaining protons
Losing protons
3. The fundamental unit of electric charge is the .
4. Objects with the same type of charge will each other.
5. Charging by involves transferring charge by direct contact.
6. All neutral objects contain no electric charge.
True
False
7. Insulators allow electric charge to flow freely through them.
True
False
8. Describe the difference between a conductor and an insulator in terms of electric charge.
9. Explain how an object can be charged by induction.
10. Observe the image below of a simple electric circuit. Identify the components that are essential for the flow of charge.
