Static Electricity

What causes static charges?

_____________ two objects together causes electrons to add or subtract from an object

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

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

Name two conditions best for creating static electricity.

What causes static charges?

Rubbing two objects together causes _________________ to add or subtract from an object

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.

How does a charged object interact with another charged object?

If they have different charges, they will _____________ each other.

a) attract
b) repel

In the electroscope, why do electrons begin traveling down the wire?

Why do the foil flaps begin flapping?