What is static electricity?

Important Questions on Science and Natural Phenomena

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New Science Ahead 8>Chapter 15 - Science and Natural Phenomena>Exercises>Q D

Name the two kinds of charges.

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New Science Ahead 8>Chapter 15 - Science and Natural Phenomena>Exercises>Q D

State the rule regarding attraction and repulsion of charges.

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New Science Ahead 8>Chapter 15 - Science and Natural Phenomena>Exercises>Q D

When two objects are rubbed together, what is the relation between the charges acquired by them?

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New Science Ahead 8>Chapter 15 - Science and Natural Phenomena>Exercises>Q D

What is meant by ‘charging by conduction'?

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New Science Ahead 8>Chapter 15 - Science and Natural Phenomena>Exercises>Q D

What is an electroscope?

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New Science Ahead 8>Chapter 15 - Science and Natural Phenomena>Exercises>Q D

List two uses of a gold leaf electroscope.

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New Science Ahead 8>Chapter 15 - Science and Natural Phenomena>Exercises>Q D

What is meant by a 'conductor' of electricity? Give two examples.

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New Science Ahead 8>Chapter 15 - Science and Natural Phenomena>Exercises>Q D

What is a lightning strike?