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electrons
Negative particles in an atom that are used to produce electricity
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atom
The simplest form of matter made up of protons, electrons, and neutrons
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friction
The transfer of electrons through rubbing objects
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metal/ lightning rod on top of roof; metal wire connected to rod going down the side of the house/ building, metal/ grounding rod connecting wire to the ground
Draw a picture describing the process of "grounding"
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static electricity
A charge imbalance that results in an accumulation of excess electric charge
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electric field
An area surrounding charged particles within which a force can be exerted on other charged particles
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induction/ polarization
The transfer of electrons over an electric field working at a distance
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Moving clouds create a build up of static electricity. Charge becomes so great it induces a positive charge on ground. Attraction eventually becomes so strong e- travel to earth (in the bolt) to neutralize.
In 3 bullet points OR a picture, briefly explain how lightning is created
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electroscope
Device that detects electric charge
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insulators
materials that block the flow of electrons
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conduction
The transfer of electrons through direct contact where both materials are conductors
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conductors
Materials that allow electrons to flow easily are...
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static discharge
the sudden flow of electric charge between two charged objects, due to a build up of static electricity
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opposites attract, likes repel, law of conservation of charge
What are the 3 rules of charge?
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matter
Anything that has mass and takes up space
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grounding
the process of removing excess charge on an object by transferring e- to another object to neutralize the electrical imbalance.
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