Select the best answer for the question.
20. Static electricity is a standing electric charge created by
A. splitting atoms and releasing protons.
B. displacing protons.
C. displacing electrons.
D. splitting atoms and releasing the electrons.
Answer (2)
Static electricity is created by the movement of electrons between materials, leading to an accumulation of charge. The correct answer to the question is 'displacing electrons.' Other options provided do not accurately describe this phenomenon. ;
Static electricity is created by the movement and imbalance of electric charges, primarily through the displacement of electrons. The correct answer to the question is C. displacing electrons , as this mechanism accurately explains how static electricity occurs. Other options incorrectly describe processes unrelated to static electricity.
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