Static Electricity Lab - Web Quest - 20 points

Directions: Follow the directions for each question below. Type in your answer for each question on the space that is provided. When you are finished, print this page out and turn it in. If you don't think you will complete the entire Quest in one sitting, print out the form and use it to take notes, then complete the form once you have answered every question.

Name: How many volts could it take to damage a memory chip? (In lecture)(2pts)   How many volts can a human body build up walking across a floor? (In lecture)(2pts)   Go to: http://www.esdsystems.com/training/glossary.asp What are “static dissipative” materials? (2 pts)   Go to: http://www.school-for-champions.com/science/staticcont.htm List two dangers associated with static electricity that are not related to working on computers. (2 pts)   What are two items that you can use so that you do not get shocked if you have static electricity? (HINT: Not a wrist strap or a static mat.) (2 pts)   Go to: http://www.cyberguys.com Look up static tools. What is the current price on a static wrist strap? (2 pts)   Explain why the purchase of a static wrist strap is worth the cost. (2 pts)   Perform an Internet search… What does the “ESD” in an ESD wrist strap stand for? For full points, be sure to include the source of your answer (2 pts)   Go to http://www.school-for-champions.com/science/staticcont.htm How can changing the type of clothing you wear affect the static electricity build-up on your body?   Explain in your own words what could happen to your computer if you worked on it without any grounding equipment? (2 pts)   PREVIOUS