Static Electricity With Bill Nye

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    Fake hair that you can wear like a hat is called... 

    • A wig
    • A rig
    • A rocka chick
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Explore the intriguing world of static electricity with Bill Nye. Learn key terms like 'generator', 'discharge', and understand how electrons cause static effects.

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  • 2. 

    A generator means...

    • A machine

    • A belt that turns around two wheels

    • A machine that produces electricity 

    Correct Answer
    A. A machine that produces electricity 
    Explanation
    A generator is a machine that produces electricity. It converts mechanical energy into electrical energy by using a fuel source, such as gasoline or diesel, to turn a turbine or a magnet within a coil of wire. This movement creates a flow of electrons, generating an electric current. Generators are commonly used as backup power sources during blackouts or in remote areas without access to the power grid. They can also be used in industries, construction sites, and outdoor events where a temporary or portable source of electricity is needed.

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  • 3. 

    To repel means to 

    • To store something

    • To stand on end

    • To push apart

    Correct Answer
    A. To push apart
    Explanation
    The word "repel" means to push apart or to cause something to move away from each other. It implies a force that pushes two objects or substances in opposite directions, creating a separation between them.

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  • 4. 

    What do you think it's called to remove electrical charge by allowing sparks?

    • To charge

    • To discharge

    • To jump charges

    Correct Answer
    A. To discharge
    Explanation
    The process of removing electrical charge by allowing sparks is called "discharge." This occurs when excess electrical energy is released through sparks, reducing the overall charge.

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  • 5. 

    What is repelling the hairs on Bill's wig? 

    • Protons

    • Electrons

    • Chakras 

    Correct Answer
    A. Electrons
    Explanation
    Electrons are responsible for repelling the hairs on Bill's wig. When two objects have the same charge, like charges repel each other. In this case, the electrons on the wig and the electrons on the object repel each other, causing the hairs on the wig to stand up. Protons and chakras do not have a direct influence on the repulsion of the wig's hairs, making electrons the most plausible explanation.

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    to deposit means:

    • To transport something

    • To leave something somewhere

    • To be negatively charged

    • To spin around

    Correct Answer
    A. To leave something somewhere
    Explanation
    The word "deposit" means to leave something somewhere. This can refer to leaving an item or an amount of money in a particular place, such as depositing money in a bank account or depositing a book in a library. It implies the action of placing or leaving something in a specific location.

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