static eletricity

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What is static electricity? 
Static electricity is the build-up of electric charge on the surface of objects.
Why is it called "static" electricity? 
It is called "static" because the charges remain in one area rather than moving or flowing.
What are the key points of static electricity? 
Involves stationary electric charges
Occurs on the surface of materials
Results from an imbalance of positive and negative charges
What happens when you rub a balloon on your hair? 
The balloon creates static electricity, causing it to stick to walls or attract small pieces of paper.
What is electric charge? 
Electric charge is a fundamental property of matter.
What is triboelectric charging? 
It is the process of generating static electricity through the transfer of electrons.
Also known as friction charging.
How is static electricity generated? 
Static electricity is generated through the transfer of electrons between materials.
In an atom, where are protons and electrons located? 
Protons are in the nucleus, while electrons orbit around the nucleus.
Which particles carry negative and positive charges? 
Electrons carry negative charge, while protons carry positive charge.
What happens when unlike charges are brought close together? 
Unlike charges attract each other.
What happens when like charges are brought close together? 
Like charges repel each other.
What are the two types of electric charges? 
Positive charges
Negative charges