Question

16 William is sliding down a plastic slide on a playground. After he slides down 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?
A atoms
B electrons
C. neutrons
D. protons

Answer 1

B) Electrons

Step-by-step explanation:

When William slides down the slide, the rubbing action between William and the slide causes electrons to be transferred to William and stored as a negative charge.

When he touches a piece of metal, the negative charge (i.e the build up of excess electrons), is released (discharged) into the metal causing what we know as a static shock.

Answer 2

Answer:Electrones

Explanation:Because its building up static