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02 – Electric Charge (2) Student: _____________________________________

1. a. Give an example of where electrostatic charge might be a hazard,

b. How can the build-up of electrostatic charge be prevented?
2. How many microcoulombs are there in one coulomb?
3. On the right, a charged rod is held close to a metal can. The can is on an
insulated stand.
4. a. Copy the diagram. Draw in any induced charges on
the can.
b. Why is the can attracted to the rod even though the
net (overall) charge
on the can is zero?
c. If you touch the can with your finger, electrons flow
through it. In which
direction is the flow?
d. What type of charge is left on the can after it has been touched?