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How does fabric softener get rid of static electricity?
Static is caused by negatively charged ions. Fabric softener contains chemicals that have a positive charge. This eliminates the static electricity.
How do tumble drier sheets can reduce static 'cling' in your clothes?
Static electricity is a build up of positive charge. The drier sheets are negatively charged - and thus cancel out most of the static accumulation.
What materials can be charged with static electricity?
Nothing can be charged by static electricity.
How can static electricity clean out cigarette smoke?
The smoke is a cloud of chemicals which will likely have a neutral charge. The static electricity generates a magnetic force which attracts the neutral particles. See the link for details.
What are the positive uses of static electricity?
Some people purchase what are called air ionizers to freshen and purify the air in their homes. They work on a similar principle as the smokestack pollution control. These devices strip electrons from smoke molecules, dust particles, and pollen in the air, just as what happens in creating static electricity. These charged dust and smoke particles are then attracted to and stick to a plate on the device with the opposite charge. After a while, much of the pollution is drawn from the air. Since charged particles will also stick to neutral surfaces, some of them can stick to the wall near the ionizer, making it very dirty and difficult to clean.
How electric charges similar to magnetic poles?
There are two oppositely "charged" poles for both electric and magnetic. For magnetism we call the poles North and South, while for static electricity we call the poles positive and negative. Of course, you can walk away with the electrically charged positive pole, while you can't walk away with the North "charged" pole. There are differences. There is (apparently) no magnetic monopole.
How are electrical charges similar to magnetic poles?
There are two oppositely "charged" poles for both electric and magnetic. For magnetism we call the poles North and South, while for static electricity we call the poles positive and negative. Of course, you can walk away with the electrically charged positive pole, while you can't walk away with the North "charged" pole. There are differences. There is (apparently) no magnetic monopole.
If the charged particles in an object are not balanced what does the object build up?
static electricity
What If charged particles in an object are not balanced the object builds up what?
static electricity
Why is static electricity called static if it moves so much?
The attractive and repulsive forces between charged particles are there, whether the charged particles move or not. They do not depend on the movement of the charges. This is in contrast with other electrical phenomena, which only appear when there is a movement of charges.
How does fabric softener get rid of static electricity?
Static is caused by negatively charged ions. Fabric softener contains chemicals that have a positive charge. This eliminates the static electricity.
How do tumble drier sheets can reduce static 'cling' in your clothes?
Static electricity is a build up of positive charge. The drier sheets are negatively charged - and thus cancel out most of the static accumulation.
What is a buildup of charged particles?
It is when you charge a capacitor. When you walk across a carpet on a dry day, you build up a charge. It is discharged when you touch something.
Do protons have a negetive or positive electric charge?
Protons are particles within atoms. They have a positive charge. These are located within the nucleus of the atom (aka the center). Electrons, which are negatively charged particles, orbit the nucleus in a cloud surrounding the nucleus. These orbit really quickly and are what create static electricity, as well as the flow of current in electrical wires. Hope this helps!
What materials can be charged with static electricity?
Nothing can be charged by static electricity.
How can static electricity clean out cigarette smoke?
The smoke is a cloud of chemicals which will likely have a neutral charge. The static electricity generates a magnetic force which attracts the neutral particles. See the link for details.
How does rubbing make plastic charged?
It creates friction which, in turn, creates static electricity therefore giving the plastic a positive charge.
