Static Electricity Summary

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Static electricity or static charge arises when electrons are displaced.

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Electrons can be displaced by friction or the force of rubbing.

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Opposite charges attract.

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Like charges repel.

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The symbol for charge is Q.

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Charge is measured in coulombs (C).

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