Question

fill in the word that completes each statement. building up electric charges on a van de graaff generator is an example of static. lightning is an example of static.

Explanation:

• Static electricity: A Van de Graaff generator builds up electric charges, which is a classic example of static electricity. Static electricity involves the accumulation of electric charge on the surface of objects.
• Static discharge: Lightning occurs when there is a sudden flow of electric charge (a large - scale static discharge) between a cloud and the ground (or between different parts of a cloud).

Answer:

• Building up electric charges on a Van de Graaff generator is an example of static electricity.
• Lightning is an example of static discharge.