Static Electricity
So, what is static electricity all about?
- It is created when objects get an electrical charge
- They get this charge when two objects will rub together
- Rubbing causes tiny particles from electrons to move from one object to another
- The object that loses electrons gets a positive charge
- The object that gains electrons receives a negative charge
- Objects with the same charge repel
- Objects with the opposite charge attract
- Electron movement and attraction depends on the objects
Particle- a very tiny piece
Attract-to pull closer
Repel-to push away
Attract-to pull closer
Repel-to push away