Static electricity
Quiz by Ahmed Abd-Elrahman
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- Q1What phenomenon occurs when two objects become electrically charged after being rubbed together?Thermal energyStatic electricityElectromagnetismCurrent electricity30s
- Q2What is the unit of measurement for electric charge?OhmVoltAmpereCoulomb30s
- Q3Which of the following materials is a good insulator of electricity?AluminumCopperRubberIron30s
- Q4What happens to static electricity when you touch a doorknob after walking on a carpet?You will feel nothingYou may get a shockThe doorknob will meltYou will glow30s
- Q5What is it called when an object gains or loses electrons, resulting in a net electric charge?FusionCondensationMagnetizationIonization30s
- Q6Which of the following actions can create static electricity?Charging your phoneBoiling waterTurning on a light bulbRubbing a balloon on your hair30s
- Q7What is the main cause of static electricity?Change in temperatureMovement of waterAbsorption of heatImbalance of electric charges30s
- Q8What can you do to safely discharge static electricity before touching sensitive electronic devices?Touch a metal objectHold a plastic objectStand on a rubber matRub your hands on a synthetic shirt30s
- Q9Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of static electricity?It can cause shocksIt can build up on surfacesIt can attract small objectsIt flows continuously in a circuit30s
- Q10What type of material is most likely to build up static electricity when rubbed?GlassPlasticMetalWood30s