Electric Charge Worksheet
Explore the fundamental concepts of electric charge, including types of charges, interactions, and methods of charging.
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Electric Charge Worksheet
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1. Which of the following statements about electric charges is true?
Like charges attract, and opposite charges repel.
Only positive charges can move.
Electric charge is conserved.
All of the above.
2. An object that has an equal number of protons and electrons is considered:
Positively charged
Negatively charged
Neutrally charged
Supercharged
3. The fundamental unit of electric charge is the .
4. When two objects are rubbed together and electrons are transferred from one to the other, this process is called charging by .
5. A conductor allows electric charges to move freely through it.
True
False
6. Insulators are materials that have loosely bound electrons.
True
False
7. Describe the difference between charging by conduction and charging by induction.
8. Explain why a neutral object can be attracted to both a positively charged object and a negatively charged object.
9. Observe the diagram of a simple electric circuit below and answer the following questions.
a) Identify the components labeled A, B, and C.
b) What is the purpose of component A in the circuit?