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Explore the fundamentals of static and current electricity through a series of questions and diagrams. Learn the differences between neutral, positive, and negative charges, and how they interact with each other. Understand charging methods such as friction, induction, and contact. Gain insight into insulators and conductors, as well as the essential components of electric circuits. Discover the differences between series and parallel circuits while analyzing real-life applications. This comprehensive guide is perfect for students and enthusiasts alike.
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Static and Current Electricity
QUESTION #1 • Draw a neutral item (such as a neutral t-shirt)
QUESTION #2 • Draw a negative item (such as a negative t-shirt)
QUESTION #3 • Draw a positive item (such as a positive t-shirt)
QUESTION #4 • Draw 2 charged items that would be attracted to one another
QUESTION #5 • Draw 2 charged items that would be repelled by each other
QUESTION #6 • What is the difference between static and current electricity?
QUESTION #7 • Draw a diagram to explain the concept of charging by friction (Ex. neutral ebonite rubbing neutral fur)
QUESTION #8 • Draw a diagram to explain the concept of charging by induction (Ex. positively charged lucite coming close to a neutral, thin water stream)
QUESTION #9 • Draw a diagram to explain the concept of charging by contact (Ex. negatively charged ebonite touches a neutral pith ball)
QUESTION #10 • Explain what an insulator is and give 2 examples
QUESTION #11 • Explain what a conductor is and give 2 examples
QUESTION #12 • Use a diagram with flux lines to show why a positive and a negative item attract
QUESTION #13 • Use a diagram with flux lines to show why 2 negative items repel
QUESTION #14 • Use the chart below to explain what would happen when rabbit fur rubs against cat fur?
QUESTION #15 • What are the 3 main/necessary components for a circuit?
QUESTION #16 • Name 2 optional parts to a circuit.
QUESTION #17 • What is the difference between an open and closed circuit?
QUESTION #18 • What is “current”? • What is the unit current is measured in?
QUESTION #19 • What is “potential difference”? • What is the unit that potential difference is measured in?
QUESTION #20 • What is the difference between a series circuit and a parallel circuit?
QUESTION #21 • Draw a circuit diagram of the following: 2 batteries, 1 light bulb, 1 ammeter, 1 clock, and 1 switch all in series
QUESTION #22 • Draw a circuit diagram of the following: 1 battery and 3 light bulbs in parallel
QUESTION #23 • Draw a circuit diagram of the following: 3 batteries and 2 light bulbs in series, with 2 resistors each in parallel
QUESTION #24 • Give 1 example of something in real-life that would be wired in series and 1 example of something wired in parallel
QUESTION #25 • What is the main advantage of wiring something in parallel? • What is the main advantage of wiring something in series?