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Electrostatics
Electrostatics
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Electrostatics
1. There are two types of electric charge (positive and negative)
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2. Opposites attract
Electrostatics
3. Static charges can be produced by the action of friction on an insulator
Electrostatics
4. Electrons are negatively charged
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5. Objects are charged positive by the loss of electrons
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6. Objects are charged negative by the gain of electrons
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7. Static charges can be dangerous
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8. Static charges can be useful
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8. Static charges can be useful
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YouTube - Bill Nye the Science Guy - 25: Static Electricity 1/3
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There are positive and negative charges Opposite charges attract and like charges repel Static charges can be made by the action of friction on an insulating material Electrons are negatively charged Objects are charged positively by the removal of electrons Objects are charged negatively by the addition of electrons Static electricity can be dangerous (aeroplane refueling and gas stations) Static electricity can be useful (painting, photocopiers and removal of smoke from chimneys)