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BILL NYE: Static Electricity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHGpJChYQ5o 1. What is static electricity? Electric charges on the surface of material 2. Law of charges:

 ttract_______________ unlike (opposite) charges a

like charges repel each other____________________ 3. What is a spark? An incandescent particle 4. Static electricity on TV / radio is caused by… It is caused by a bunch of random radio waves 5. What does “ground” mean? An electrical circuit where volts are measured 6. What does a ground wire do? It gives electrical charges a safe place to go 7. Why is it easier to get a shock on a cold, dry day, than a hot, humid day? In the winter the air is more dry causing there to be very little moisture in the air 8. What is amber? It can get a electric charge by contact and separation 9. The Greek word for amber is __ēlektron__________________ 10. What is the function of a lightning rod? To protect a house or building from a lightning strike 11. Why is it safe to stay inside your car during a lightning storm? It keeps you safe because of the metal frame

12. What do planes use to get rid of static electricity? They insulate the surfaces of the plane to get rid of electric charges...