Question 1

What phenomenon occurs when two objects become electrically charged after being rubbed together?

Accepted Answer

Static electricity

Answer

Thermal energy

Answer

Electromagnetism

Answer

Current electricity

Question 2

What is the unit of measurement for electric charge?

Accepted Answer

Coulomb

Answer

Ohm

Answer

Volt

Answer

Ampere

Question 3

Which of the following materials is a good insulator of electricity?

Accepted Answer

Rubber

Answer

Aluminum

Answer

Copper

Answer

Iron

Question 4

What happens to static electricity when you touch a doorknob after walking on a carpet?

Accepted Answer

You may get a shock

Answer

You will feel nothing

Answer

The doorknob will melt

Answer

You will glow

Question 5

What is it called when an object gains or loses electrons, resulting in a net electric charge?

Accepted Answer

Ionization

Answer

Fusion

Answer

Condensation

Answer

Magnetization

Question 6

Which of the following actions can create static electricity?

Accepted Answer

Rubbing a balloon on your hair

Answer

Charging your phone

Answer

Boiling water

Answer

Turning on a light bulb

Question 7

What is the main cause of static electricity?

Accepted Answer

Imbalance of electric charges

Answer

Change in temperature

Answer

Movement of water

Answer

Absorption of heat

Question 8

What can you do to safely discharge static electricity before touching sensitive electronic devices?

Accepted Answer

Touch a metal object

Answer

Hold a plastic object

Answer

Stand on a rubber mat

Answer

Rub your hands on a synthetic shirt

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of static electricity?

Accepted Answer

It flows continuously in a circuit

Answer

It can cause shocks

Answer

It can build up on surfaces

Answer

It can attract small objects

Question 10

What type of material is most likely to build up static electricity when rubbed?

Accepted Answer

Plastic

Answer

Glass

Answer

Metal

Answer

Wood

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