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What is an example of an object that is made of both insulators and conductors?

A wire / An airplane

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What is the name of the sudden shock we feel when we rub our socks on a carpet then touch another object?

Electrostatic discharge

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boom

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magnet

Take 25 points!

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fairy

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Describe how friction causes an object to be charged.

The act of rubbing/creating friction causes loose electrons to jump/transfer to a stronger electron attracting object.

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Name one of the three ways to charge an object in static electricity.

Contact / Induction / Friction

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What material is likely to be more negative when charged: fur or cotton?

Cotton

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Explain a trend on the Electrostatic Series. What does it mean moving down the table?

Materials are less likely to lose their electrons and instead gain electrons from other materials. They are more likley to be negatively charged.

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What is the major difference between an insulator and a conductor?

An insulator does not allow electrons to flow, conductors do.

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thief

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fairy

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shark

Other team loses 25 points!

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baam

Lose 10 points!

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lifesaver

Give 20 points!

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rocket

Go to first place!

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fairy

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thief

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Name one of the three Laws of Electric Charges

If I say you're right, you're right!

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What does "neutral" mean?

The number of protons equals the number of electrons. / There is no charge.

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Why does a stream of water bend when a charged comb is brought close to it?

Because the neutral water is attracted to the charged comb.

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What part of an airplane is made of conductors? What part of an airplane is made of insulators?

Insulator = interior, passenger cabin / Conductor = exterior, metal surface

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State the electric charge of the object.

Neutral (net charge: 0)

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boom

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shark

Other team loses 20 points!

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shark

Other team loses 5 points!

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baam

Lose 10 points!

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