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How is static electricity generated?

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Static electricity is generated by rubbing two nonmagnetic objects together.

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Why frictional electricity is known as static electricity?

Becuase static electricity is generated by rubbing or by friction.


Does static electricity move around an insulator?

Static electricity doesn't move around at all, but it can be generated on an insulator such as balloons.


Static electricity definition?

The electricity generated when there is an imbalance between two different charges.


What causes lightling and thunder?

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Static electricity is electricity at rest. true of false?

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Why does sticky tape attract itself?

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Does PVC pipe generate static electricity?

A PVC pipe alone does not generate static electricity. Electrons need to be transfered for static electricity to be generated. Rubbing felt on the pipe or spraying it with sand are two common ways that people can use PVC pipe to generate static electricity.


How can static electricity be generated?

The most common method is by rubbing two different substances together.


Can electricity be generated without using man-made materials?

yes electricity collects in clouds to form lightning and in living organisims such as the electric eel. Also static electricity can be generated using friction (in hair for example).


How many volts of electricity can be generated when you shock somebody with static electricity?

The minimum is somewhere around 10000 volts, the max is many million.


When two nonconducting materials such as hard rubber and fur are rubbed together what kind of electricity is generated?

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How many volts is generated from 0.00216 Joules?

Could be a lot if the amount of charge is low as in static electricity.