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roberto is sliding down a plastic slide on the playground. after he reaches the ground, he feels a small electric shock when he touches a piece of metal. what has been built up on his body that causes the shock?
atoms
electrons
neutrons
protons
When sliding down the plastic slide, friction causes electrons to transfer and build - up on Roberto's body. When he touches the metal, the excess electrons flow, creating a shock. Atoms are overall neutral, neutrons have no charge, and protons are bound in the nucleus and don't move easily in this context.
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B. electrons