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Answer 1-5 True or False
1. Unlike charges repel each other.
2. Static electricity is caused by gaining or losing electrons.
3. Copper is a good insulator.
4. A series circuit must have all pieces connected working for the flow of electricity.
5. Two balloons will be attracted to each other if they have unlike charges.
Answer the following questions in complete sentence form.
1. Why would it be better for a string of Christmas tree lights to be connected in a parallel circuit than a series circuit?
2. When rubbing your feet upon the carpet and you touch the door handle, what happens?
3. In a series circuit, what happens when there are more than one light hooked in the series and one light goes out?
4. Why is plastic or rubber considered to be a good insulator?
5. What causes lightening to occur?
6. What types of material are good conductors? Why?
7. Name one "electricity" safety tip.
8. What do we use to measure electricity? (Include a formula)
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