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Learning Activity Sheet: Science 7
Learning Activity Sheet: Science 7
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Most Essential Learning Competency (MELC) describe the different types of charging processes.
identify the different types of charges; and describe how objects can be charged in different ways.
MELC Code: (S7LT-IIIj-13)
Polarization
Polarization is the rearrangement of charges within a neutral object when it is placed near a charged
object.
Figure 6. Figure 7.
Arrangement of the charges of Rearrangement of the charges of the can the can
after the charged balloon
was placed near to it
When the charged balloon was placed near the neutral can, the charges in the can were rearranged in
such a way that the negative charges moved towards the edge of the can that was farther from the balloon as
seen in Figure
6 and 7. As a result, the portion of the can closest to the negatively charged balloon will have an excess of
positive charge likewise the portion farthest from the balloon will have a negative charge. But the overall charge
of the can will be neutral. Although the total charge on the can will be zero, the opposite sides will have an
induced charge (a charge produced by charging two objects without actual contact).
Figure 8.
Grounding of the can by touching it
By touching the can, a path was provided for the charges to be transferred as seen in Figure 8. This is
an example of grounding. Ideally, the can will be charged. The hand provided a path for negative charges to
move away from the can. Thus, when the hand was removed, the can was left with a net charge. The can has
acquired a net positive charge. The charging process used in this activity is called charging by induction,
where an object can be charged without actual contact to any other charged object.
Charging by Conduction
The behavior of a charged material depends on its ability to allow charges to flow. A material that
permits charges to flow freely is a good electrical conductor. In contrast, insulators are materials that hinder
the free flow of charges.
1. What will happen when two like charges are brought together? They will _______.
A. repel each other C. neutralize each other
2. Which of the following describes the usual way by which a material can gain a negative charge?
A. Losing protons C. Losing electrons
4. Which of the following DOES NOT allow electrical charges to flow easily?
A. Copper B. Metal rod C. Rubber D. Silver
9. A type of charging process where an object can be charged without actual contact to any other object.
A. Charging by induction C. Charging by friction
12. If a substance has a higher number of electrons than protons on its surface, what type of charge does it
have?
A. Negative charge B. Neutral charge C. Positive charge D. No charge at all
15. What will happen if two uncharged objects are placed close to each other?
A. Attract B. Neutralize C. Repel D. No effect
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