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Everything we see is made up of tiny little parts called atoms. The atoms are made of even smaller parts. These are called protons, electrons and neutrons. They are very different from each other in many ways. One way they are different is their "charge." Protons have a positive (+) charge. Electrons have a negative (-) charge. Neutrons have no charge.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 9y agoStatic electricity is the unbalanced electrical charge on or in a material. The imbalance will remain until the material comes in contact with another surface with the opposite unbalanced charge.
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∙ 14y agoStatic elecricity is when two things rub together, and one of the materials picks up negatively charged electrons- making the item that has picked up elecrons negative, and the other one positive. This charge does not move easily, or through wires etc, hence the name static (meaning it does not move)
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∙ 8y agoElectricity which are generated due to unbalance in charges in a matter . Charges so created are static and they will not move . Although they are static they will exert force on other charges.
Electricity which are generated due to this static charges is known as Static electricity and branch of physics which deals with it is known as Electrostatics.
Lightning is an example of Static electricity in nature . Xerox machine works on the principle of Electrostatic principles.
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∙ 14y agoStatic electricity is a form of electricity and as everyone knows, it can SHOCK you. That's because if you gather enough electrons (by rubbing your feet w/ socks onto a carpet) and touch metal you'll get a tiny shock. That's because the electrons transfered to the metal. Though Static electricity isn't fun to play with. In the Winter, if you wear socks and gather enough electrons, touch the computer.......Seriously! (WARNING: TOUCHING THE COMPUTER MAY RISK TURNING OFF THE COMPUTER BECAUSE OF TRANSFERED ELECTRONS).
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∙ 9y agoOne situation that involves static electricity would be walking in socks on carpet, then touching someone and shocking them. There is static being created.
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What are some testable questions involving static electricity For example Does rubbing an object more cause more static electricity?
Which materials make more static electricity when different objects are rubbed up against eachother.
Electrostatic discharge is commonly known as?
i think its static electricity.
What phrase do you use to describe a cursor variable?
static reference type
Would the generation of static electricity consume power?
It takes energy to create static electricity, so in that sense, there is power applied to make it. Static electricity is generated by friction. Even the movement of air over the land creates friction enough to move static charges. Force has to be applied to generate the charge differential. You walk across a rug and get zapped on a doorknob. A tiny amount of the energy you expended walking was used to separate the charges that got you lit up. It seems we are always seeking a way to get something for nothing in the world of power generation. It ain't happening here. It takes power to create power, even in the world of static electricity.
How can you prevent the build up of static electricity while fueling your vessel?
To discharge static electricity, it is a good idea to touch a metal object, like a car, when you are trying to fuel a vessel. Also refrain from smoking or using a cell phone.
What is a good clue to describe static electricity?
build up of static charge
What are some testable questions involving static electricity For example Does rubbing an object more cause more static electricity?
Which materials make more static electricity when different objects are rubbed up against eachother.
List words that describe static electricity?
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What is the term used to describe the build up of electrical charges on an object due to friction?
The term used to describe the build up of electric charge on a non-conductive material due to friction is static electricity.
Describe some of the effects static electricity has on matter?
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Why do you use the word static to describe static electricity?
Static means it doesn't move. This is essentially what static electricity is, a charge tht has no current. It is made by the transfer of electrons, as a pose to a cell or battery.
What are some dangerous situations involving static electricity?
Grounding is the only way to handle static electricity. Ground all metallic parts to one another and then take the ground wire to installed grounding electrodes.
Why can static electricity not to be used to run a television?
static electricity is static electricity
Describe a situation in which static friction is useful?
to hold a car on a curved driveway
What are some good science fair projects involving balloons?
you can show how static electricity can move a tin can like a Pepsi can
Is static electricity not really static?
Static electricity is static. It's just shortened.
Describe how an electroscope works to detect static electricity?
because you can detect if is to far you can and if is to short still can...
