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An insulator does not generally hold a charge, in fact they resist the flow of electrons, this is what makes them insulators. In some cases though, you can build an electrical charge by rubbing a material (usually fibrous like carpet, wool or hair) with an insulator, though not all insulating materials under all conditions. Mostly this works in cold dry conditions because the air itself will act as an insulator not allowing the static electricity to dissipate through the atmosphere. This is why you get shocked in the winter more than in the summer when you grab a doorknob. As for the charge now accumulated on the insulator, think rubber balloon rubbed on hair, It will tend to stay there until it finds a path to ground. Then the charge will dissipated from the area surrounding the contact, but the areas further away may not dissipated because the electrons can not move across the insulator. To sum it up, the electrical charge will transfer to the conductor but an insulator will not charge under normal circumstances.
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What would happen if a charged balloon were allowed to touch a neutral balloon?
When a charged balloon is allowed to touch a neutral balloon, some of the charge from the charged balloon will transfer to the neutral balloon. This transfer of charge will cause both balloons to become slightly charged.
Why must your touch a charged object to the metal rod of an electroscope and not the rubber stopper?
You must touch a charged object to the metal rod of an electroscope because metal is a good conductor of electricity, allowing the charge to flow through it. The electrons from the charged object redistribute along the metal rod and into the leaves of the electroscope, causing them to repel. Rubber, on the other hand, is an insulator and does not allow the charge to flow.
Predict what would happen if you touched the knob of a positively charged electroscope with a negatively charged object?
If you touch the knob of a positively charged electroscope with a negatively charged object, the excess electrons from the negatively charged object will flow to the electroscope, neutralizing the positive charge. The electroscope will become neutral or slightly negatively charged as a result.
Why is it important to touch a charged object to the metal rod of an electroscope and not to the rubber stopper?
Touching the charged object to the metal rod allows the electrons to transfer easily to the electroscope, causing the leaves to diverge due to like charges repelling. The rubber stopper acts as an insulator, preventing the transfer of charge effectively and resulting in no movement of the leaves.
What happens if you touch an insulator with an conductor carrying electricity?
If you touch an insulator with a conductor carrying electricity, there will be no electrical flow between them because the insulator does not conduct electricity. However, it's important to note that touching the conductor can still be dangerous as you may provide a pathway for the electricity to flow through your body to ground.
What would happen if a charged balloon were allowed to touch a neutral balloon?
When a charged balloon is allowed to touch a neutral balloon, some of the charge from the charged balloon will transfer to the neutral balloon. This transfer of charge will cause both balloons to become slightly charged.
Why must your touch a charged object to the metal rod of an electroscope and not the rubber stopper?
You must touch a charged object to the metal rod of an electroscope because metal is a good conductor of electricity, allowing the charge to flow through it. The electrons from the charged object redistribute along the metal rod and into the leaves of the electroscope, causing them to repel. Rubber, on the other hand, is an insulator and does not allow the charge to flow.
Predict what would happen if you touched the knob of a positively charged electroscope with a negatively charged object?
If you touch the knob of a positively charged electroscope with a negatively charged object, the excess electrons from the negatively charged object will flow to the electroscope, neutralizing the positive charge. The electroscope will become neutral or slightly negatively charged as a result.
What would happen if you touch the knob of a positively charged electroscope with another positively charged object?
Like charges repel. Unlike charges attract. Therefore, you would expect them to repel each other.
Why is it important to touch a charged object to the metal rod of an electroscope and not to the rubber stopper?
Touching the charged object to the metal rod allows the electrons to transfer easily to the electroscope, causing the leaves to diverge due to like charges repelling. The rubber stopper acts as an insulator, preventing the transfer of charge effectively and resulting in no movement of the leaves.
What happens if you touch an insulator with an conductor carrying electricity?
If you touch an insulator with a conductor carrying electricity, there will be no electrical flow between them because the insulator does not conduct electricity. However, it's important to note that touching the conductor can still be dangerous as you may provide a pathway for the electricity to flow through your body to ground.
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What will happen if a negatively charged object is brought near a suspended positively charged object?
The positively charged object will be attracted towards the negatively charged object due to the electrostatic force between opposite charges. The suspended object may move closer to or even touch the negatively charged object, depending on the strength of the charges and the distance between them.
What would happen if you touched it knob eBay positively charged electroscope with a negatively charged object?
If you touch a positively charged electroscope with a negatively charged object, electrons from the negatively charged object will flow into the electroscope. This will neutralize some of the positive charge, causing the electroscope's leaves to collapse or move closer together. The extent of this effect depends on the amount of charge transferred during the contact.
How can you tell when an object has been statically charged?
You can tell when an object has been statically charged if it attracts or repels other objects, causes a spark when touched, or gives you a mild shock when you touch it. Objects can become statically charged through friction or contact with other charged objects.
Is it necessary for a charged body to touch the ball of the electroscope for the leaves to diverge?
No, charged body doesn't need to touch the ball. The presence of a charged body near the electroscope is enough to cause the leaves to diverge due to the transfer of charge.
