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You get static shock when the air is dry, mostly during the winter. Electrical currents run through your fingers, and when you touch something, all the current rush to the thing you touched, causing a shock.
Static current developed in any device can cause a static shock. Static current if discharged by direct human touch can cause damage to electronic devices.
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∙ 13y agoStatic current developed in any device can cause a static shock. Static current if discharged by direct human touch can cause damage to electronic devices.
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Why an electric shock from a 240v supply can kill you but an 3000v DC supply from a static charge should not while walking across a nylon carpet and touching a metal door knock?
can dc volts kill you? It is in relationship to the amount of time the body is conducting the milliamp current. With your DC static charge, once the potential voltage has equalized by grounding the current flow stops. On a 240 volt system the voltage remains constant thereby causing the current to continually flow through the body. If you have ever has an electrical shock you know the feeling.
Does your body allow electricity to flow through it?
Yes of course, we have salts, minerals etc.... so they do The body is not a great conductor, but it can conduct electricity and that is why you can feel a shock through static electricity or a killing shock such as an electric chair. Conductance will vary from person to person and will change depending on conditions such as sweat, being wet from a shower and so forth.
Where are static charges held?
The static charges are held in the electrons
What problems are caused by static electricity and what are the solutions?
Many people have static problems, especially in the winter when the indoor air is very dry. But don't worry, static elimination may be easier than you think. There are many steps you can take to eliminate static electricity, and many static control products available. Static Elimination Tips Our expert in static electricity in the electronics industry suggests trying the following to get rid of static electricity problems in your home or office: 1) Increase the humidity in your house and workplace. Air is much drier in the winter, which increases the frequency and severity of shocks. Use a humidifier. 2) Change clothes - switch to natural fibres, since synthetics pick up more of a static charge. 3) Change shoes - there are special conductive shoes in a variety of styles. They are made for people working in the electronics industry. You will need to find a store or catalogue that sells or can order them for you. (Search on line for "esd shoes") 4) If your skin is very dry - try an anti-static hand lotion (also available for the electronics industry.) Here are 3 more suggestions for static control from other sources: 1) Walk barefoot. (Or, as silly as it may sound, cover your shoes with aluminium foil when possible) to reduce the static build up. 2) Wear a thimble on your finger, or carry a coin, and use them to touch grounded metal objects as often as possible. This will not eliminate the static discharge, but will stop the pain you feel in your fingertips. 3) Be sure to ground yourself before touching sensitive electronic equipment.
How did Ben Franklin prove that lightning was static electricity?
Ben Franklin proved that lightning was static electricity by means of his kite experiment. He believed that lighting was a form of static electricity on a huge scale.
What is a static shock in a computer caused by?
Electro Static Discharge ESD.
Shock that a person gets when touching a metal doorknob after walking across a carpet is caused by?
static electricity (kinitic)
What is the duration of Static Shock?
The duration of Static Shock is 1320.0 seconds.
When was Static Shock created?
Static Shock was created on 2000-09-23.
Why do you get a static shock from a car door?
Because static electricity is in the car frame and if you touch the car you will get a static shock.
Marco is putting his kitten's fur suddenly he hears a crackling sound and feels a shock his kitten's fur is standing straight up what caused the crackling sound and the shock?
Static electricity.
What are the ratings and certificates for Static Shock - 2000?
Static Shock - 2000 is rated/received certificates of: USA:TV-Y7
What are the release dates for Static Shock - 2000 Static in Africa 3-3?
Static Shock - 2000 Static in Africa 3-3 was released on: USA: 8 February 2003
What are the release dates for Static Shock - 2000 Static Shaq 2-4?
Static Shock - 2000 Static Shaq 2-4 was released on: USA: 16 February 2002
Why do You shock every time you open the car door?
This is caused by a build up of static electricity on either the car or the person. A small shock is felt as the static electricity arcs across a small gap as the two differently charged bodies near each other.
Can you give me 1 example of static electricity?
One example of static electricity is when you drag your feet across the floor and then shock someone. The shock is the static electricity.
What are the release dates for Static Shock - 2000 Shock to the System 1-1?
Static Shock - 2000 Shock to the System 1-1 was released on: USA: 20 September 2000
