Question

chapter review (continued)
part b. concept review
directions: fill in the blanks with the correct terms.

1. an object becomes positively charged if it
2. objects with unlike charges
3. the farther you get from an electric charge, the
4. when an object is grounded, it becomes electrically
5. a simple circuit consists of a conductor, wires, and

Explanation:

1. An object becomes positively charged if it loses electrons. This is because electrons are negatively - charged particles, and losing them leaves the object with a net positive charge.
2. Objects with unlike charges attract each other. This is a fundamental principle of electrostatics.
3. The farther you get from an electric charge, the weaker the electric field. The strength of an electric field follows an inverse - square law with distance.
4. When an object is grounded, it becomes electrically neutral. Grounding provides a path for excess charge to flow to or from the Earth, which is a large reservoir of charge.
5. A simple circuit consists of a conductor, wires, and a power source (such as a battery). The power source provides the potential difference that drives the flow of electric current through the circuit.

Answer:

1. loses electrons
2. attract
3. weaker
4. neutral
5. a power source