(1) Atoms
- Include information on protons, electrons, and neutrons
- Charges (opposite, like, and balance)
(2) Static electricity
- Definition
- What happens when objects are rubbed against each other
(3) Explain why the following happens:
(a) You get a shock when you walk across the carpet and touch your pet (this also applies to a door handle)
(b) Your hair stands on end when you take off your hat (this doesn't happen to me!)
(c) A balloon sticks to the wall after you rub it on your clothes (or hair)
B. More on Static Electricity
Try the following interactive in order to better understand why a balloon sticks to the wall after you rub it on your clothes:
https://phet.colorado.edu/sims/html/balloons-and-static-electricity/latest/balloons-and-static-electricity_en.html
Try the following interactive with John Travoltage to understand why you might get a shock from touching a door handle:
https://phet.colorado.edu/sims/html/john-travoltage/latest/john-travoltage_en.html
