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Some materials cause or create more static electricity than others. Since static electricity is the collection of electrically charged particles on the surface of a material, various materials have a tendency of either giving up electrons and becoming positive (+) in charge or attracting electrons and becoming negative (−) in charge. The Triboelectric Series is a list of materials, showing which have a greater tendency to become positive (+) and which have a greater tendency to become negative (−). The list is a handy tool to determine which combinations of materials create the most static electricity
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7 how is static electricity a nuisance?
It can be a nuisance because if you still have static charge on your clothes it could set flammable liquid.
Why did the zepplin blimp explode?
Static electricity from a thunder storm set off the hydrogen.
When a television is put into stand by does this mean that it still consumes electricity or is there no electricity usage?
A television that has been set into stand by mode will still use some electricity. The electricity usage is much less than if the television was fully on but more than if it was off.
What is the difference between static electricity and electricity?
The electricity is build up when electrons (negative charged particles of an atom) move in a conductor (eg. metal, wire, water) in a closed loop. This is also known as current. Just like water flow in a set of pipes. Static electricity is somehow the contrary. Static electricity is all about charges which are not free to move. This causes them to build up in one place and it often ends with a spark or a shock when they finally do move.
How is static electricity used in making sandpaper?
Static electricity is used in making sandpaper to adhere the abrasive particles onto the paper or cloth backing. By applying a static charge to the backing material, the abrasive particles are attracted and held on its surface, ensuring they stay in place during the sanding process. This helps to create a uniform and consistent sandpaper product for various applications.
Why can't you use static electricity to power appliances?
Static electricity is generated by the imbalance of electric charges on the surface of objects. While static electricity can produce a spark or shock, it does not provide a continuous flow of electrons needed to power appliances. Appliances require a steady flow of electrons, which is typically provided by sources like batteries or electrical outlets. Static electricity lacks the capacity to sustain a continuous flow of electrons, making it unsuitable for powering appliances.
What is 60 cycles on lcd TVs?
60 is part of the power requirements of the TV set. You can't use this TV in a country that has 50 hz electricity. (50 cps)
Why do television set have warnings to be careful about touching the circuit components even when the set is turned off?
When power is turned off on any device that uses "more" electricity: E.g.- television sets, computer towers, stereo systems, etc., the circuits, boards, and chips inside still hold an electrical charge. While not enough to cause physical harm or be fatal to your person, they are still very unpleasant to encounter. The equivalent of taking an amped up static shock.Also, electricity is lazy and always takes the shortest route to ground. If a wire, string, or something that conducts electricity got into your TV and was strewn across your circuit board on the inside, it may be enough to bypass the "On/Off" switch and go straight into you. The shortest route to ground in your body is through your heart. It only takes a couple tenths of an amp of electricity to kill you. Most household electronics can handle and are rated to handle above several amps. In short, your heart will turn to charcoal way before your TV or computer bats an eye.P.S.- On a less harmful note. Dust inside your computer or television can also be strewn across the fine filaments of the micro-components used to build your TV or computer. These pieces of dust will also provide the shortest route to ground and guide electricity through paths it is not supposed to go and will short circuit your electronic device thus killing it. (Short Circuit or a "short" is the correct term for "frying" your electronic devices.)P.P.S.- Both these instances are unpleasant at the least, which is why it is highly recommended and instructed that not only do you turn your device off, but you must also: unplug your device from the wall. Once it is unplugged and removed from any electrical source, you must turn your device ON to use up all static electricity in your circuit. (Static meaning electricity that is still and left standing inside your computer or television. "Still" or "Remaining" electricity.) This electricity can sometimes be enough to turn your TV, computer tower, or other device back on for a brief time even though it is not plugged into a outlet. Turning your T.V. on after it is unplugged will use up all the electricity still inside the TV set and will then make it safe to run maintenance on. When all the electricity inside is all used up, your device will lose ALL power and shut down automatically.
How much greenhouse gases does a television emit in a year?
The amount of greenhouse gases emitted by a television in a year would depend on factors such as its energy efficiency, usage patterns, and the source of electricity used to power it. Overall, televisions are not major contributors to greenhouse gas emissions compared to other household appliances.
What are the ways of producing static electricity?
There currently isn't a device in the commercial world that does this, because its not very practical and its not easy. Though static electric can be hundreds of volts, the amount of energy is very small when compared to normal electric currents. There has been recent developments in clothing which charge a battery. I believe this works by collecting static generated made within the specially made fibres. There is apparently a few different types of experimental devices that appear to collect electric from thin air. And I think some of the devices work by attracting large amounts of static electric. But large electric voltages have to be created in the first place to be able to collect the additional static electricity. Search for 'Spatial Energy Coherence' to find theses types of experiments. Some videos on youtube can be found also.
What type of electricity does television have?
It doesn't really "have" electricity. The television set at your home will usually use AC, like any household item which you plug into the outlet. Electronic devices convert at least part of this energy internally into DC, since that's what electronic circuits work with.
How can tall buildings be protected from lighting?
Using a "lightning rod" that is set on the top of the tower to direct electricity from the static charge down to the ground where it is then deemed harmless
