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Y8 Static Electricity

Last updated over 5 years ago
8 questions
Note from the author:
Can be used as a reinforcement or homework
Part A:
Review where charges come from by watching the video one more time.
Then answer the questions.
1

Which is negatively charged?

1

A atom is neutral because they have the same number of

1

Which can be removed easily?

Part B
You may do the simulation again as a revision.
Then answer the questions.
1

This diagram shows that opposite charges

1

Look! The baby's hair is standing! This is probably caused by

1

Explain how hair becomes charged.
Please put the sentences in the correct order.

  1. The hairs are left with the less charge than before.
  2. But the hairs are attracted to the balloon.
  3. The hairs repel each other.
  4. Electric charge moves onto the balloon.
  5. The balloon is rubbed on hair.
  6. Electric charge moves from the hair.
Enrichment: How is lightning formed?

Copy and paste this link into your browser to watch a video about lightning.
https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/phy03.sci.phys.mfw.lightning/lightning/
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(Optional) Write a paragraph about how lightning is formed.

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(Optional - for fun only) How did Thor get his power to create lightning?