Physics mop SE4
A neutral metal sphere is touched by a negatively-charged metal rod. During the process, electrons are transferred from the _____ to the _____ and the sphere acquires a _____ charge.
charged rod, neutral sphere, negative
A neutral metal sphere is touched by a negatively-charged metal rod. As a result, the sphere will become charged by ____.
conduction
A positively-charged Van de Graaff generator is touched by a daring student. A spark of lightning is seen as _______.
electrons flow from the student towards the Van de Graaff generator
A neutral metal sphere is touched by a positively-charged metal rod. During the process, protons are transferred from the _____ to the _____ and the sphere acquires a _____ charge.
... nonsense! None of these describe what occurs.
A metal sphere is electrically neutral. It is touched by a positively-charged metal rod. As a result, the metal sphere becomes charged positively. Which of the following occur during the process? Select one or more: a. The metal sphere loses electrons. b. Positive electrons are moved between the two objects. c. Protons are transferred from the rod to the sphere. d. The overall charge of the system is conserved. e. The metal sphere gains some protons. f. Electrons are transferred from the sphere to the rod.
The metal sphere loses electrons, The overall charge of the system is conserved, Electrons are transferred from the sphere to the rod
A positively-charged metal sphere is touched by a person standing on the ground. The metal sphere subsequently becomes neutral. The metal sphere becomes neutral during this process because ______.
electrons pass from the person(ground) to the sphere
A negatively-charged metal sphere is touched by a person standing on the ground. The metal sphere subsequently becomes neutral. The metal sphere becomes neutral during this process because ______.
electrons pass from the sphere to the person (ground)
The best explanation for how a positively-charged object can become grounded is that the object ______
gains electrons from another object
The best explanation for how a positively-charged object can become grounded is that the object ______.
gains electrons from another object
A charged metal sphere is touched by a person standing on the ground. The metal sphere subsequently becomes neutral. This process is known as _____.
grounding
A metal sphere is electrically neutral. It is touched by a positively-charged metal rod. As a result, the metal sphere becomes charged positively. This occurs because the metal sphere _____.
lost electrons to the rod