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potential difference

If the ________ gets large enough, electrons can jump across the gap between the charged object and the earth- this is the spark.

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material

The ________ that loses the electrons loses some negative charge, and is left with an equal positive charge.

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certain insulating materials

When ________ are rubbed together, negatively charged electrons will be scraped off one and dumped on the other.

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Only electrons move

never positive charges

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friction

build up of static electricity is caused by_

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sparks

too much static causes___

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opposite charges attract

Same charges repel,______

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jump gap between charged object and earth

if the potential difference is large enough, electrons can__________

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electrically charged

Static leaves materials____

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polythene and acetate rods

examples of static are_____

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