Sure! Here are some multiple-choice questions related to static electricity suitable for an F2 (Key Stage 3 or similar level) context:
Question 1:
What is static electricity primarily caused by?
A) The flow of electric current
B) The movement of charged particles
C) The imbalance of electric charges
D) The use of conductors
Answer: C) The imbalance of electric charges
Question 2:
Which of the following materials is a good insulator of electricity?
A) Copper
B) Rubber
C) Aluminum
D) Gold
Answer: B) Rubber
Question 3:
When you rub a balloon on your hair, what type of charge do both the balloon and the hair acquire?
A) Positive charge
B) Negative charge
C) Neutral charge
D) A charge that cannot be determined
Answer: B) Negative charge
Question 4:
What happens when two objects with the same type of charge are brought close together?
A) They attract each other
B) They repel each other
C) They have no effect on each other
D) They create a new charge
Answer: B) They repel each other
Question 5:
Which instrument is commonly used to detect static electricity?
A) Voltmeter
B) Ammeter
C) Electroscope
D) Multimeter
Answer: C) Electroscope
Question 6:
If you walk across a carpet on a dry day, you may become charged. What could happen if you then touch a metal object?
A) Nothing will happen
B) You will receive a shock
C) The metal object will become charged
D) The carpet will become charged
Answer: B) You will receive a shock
Question 7:
What is the term used for the buildup of electrical charge on the surface of an object?
A) Electric flux
B) Electric field
C) Static charge
D) Current voltage
Answer: C) Static charge
Question 8:
What is the purpose of grounding in electrical systems?
A) To increase voltage
B) To release excess static charge
C) To make the system more dangerous
D) To convert AC to DC
Answer: B) To release excess static charge
Feel free to use or adapt any of these questions for your needs!
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