P5 0.0 / 5 ? PhysicsElectricityGCSEOCR Created by: princessbelleCreated on: 26-03-14 19:07 How is static electricity caused? Static electricity is caused by friction. 1 of 7 What happens when two insulating materials are rubbed together? Electrons are scraped off one and dumped on the other. 2 of 7 Which material is left positively charged? The one with electrons scraped off. Electrons are negatively charged so is left positively charged. 3 of 7 What are charged particles called? Ions. 4 of 7 Do two things wiht opposite charges repel or attract? Attract. 5 of 7 What is the patch of electrons that are trying to repel called? Static electricity because the electrons cannot move away from eachother although they are repelling. 6 of 7 What are some life circumstances that static electricity is responsible for? Attracting dust, clinging clothes and bad hair todays. 7 of 7
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