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What causes static charges?
_____________ two objects together causes electrons to add or subtract from an object
rubbing
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How does a negatively charged object interact with an uncharged object?
the uncharged object becomes ______________ as its protons are attracted to the negative charge of the charged object
1) happy
2) uncharged
3) polarized
4) charged
polarized
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How does a charged object interact with another charged object?
two ___________ charged objects do not want more electrons, so they repel (push away) each other
negatively
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Name two conditions best for creating static electricity.
- 1) a dry day
- 2) in the winter
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What causes static charges?
Rubbing two objects together causes _________________ to add or subtract from an object
electrons
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How does a negatively charged object interact with an uncharged object?
The uncharged object becomes polarized as its ______________ are attracted to the _____________ charge of the charged object.
protons
negative
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How does a charged object interact with another charged object?
If they have different charges, they will _____________ each other.
a) attract
b) repel
attract
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In the electroscope, why do electrons begin traveling down the wire?
They are repelled by the negative charge of the ruler.
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Why do the foil flaps begin flapping?
Each flap now contains more electrons, which repel each other.
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