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electricity
electricity
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Science
4th Grade
04/03/2011

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Term
electrical charge
Definition
it is not something you can see,smell, or hear. there sre positive and negsyive charges.
Term
static electricity
Definition
it is the buildup of eletrical charge on a material
Term
discharge
Definition
the movement of charge to another area
Term
conductors
Definition
Materials that electricity flows easily through. (Metal and Water)
Term
insulator
Definition
wood,air,and rubber are materials that electricity can not flow through
Term
Why does a rubbed balloon stick to the wall?
Definition
the negative charges are attracted to the wall's positive charges and sticks to it
Term
How is lightning formed?
Definition
lightning gives off several forms light, heat, and sound but every time it is different
Term
What can you do to keep safe from lightning?
Definition
do not go in the open or be on a high surface
Term
Balloon A was rubbed with a wool cloth. Balloon B with plastic wrap. The balloons attracted each other. Was balloon B positive or negative? Why or why not?
Definition
positive because they are opposite charges and the balloons atracted to each other and did not repel
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