What are the ways of producing static electricity?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

A simple method is to get someone to wear rubber soled shoes (Wellingtons) Now rub a nylon rod/comb with a piece of silk. Touch this to your models hair. It will 'magnetise' their hair. After several passes , in a darkened room for the best effect, bring your finger up to his nose. Electricity will arc from the nose to your finger. This is completely painless but illustrates the effect of static electricity very well.

Answerrub your feet on the carpet or a balloon on your head Answerpanty hose and PVC pipe rub together AnswerBy rubbing a balloon on your head that's what makes your hair stick up un end. AnswerRub a balloon on your hair. The word "static" in the phrase "static electricity" means that the charge is not moving. When you rub a balloon on your hair (or do similar things) you scrape some electrons off of some molecules created a net positive charge. AnswerEasiest way for me is to rub a inflated balloon on my hair. AnswerTear paper into small pieces and put them on your desk. Rub the flat side of a pencil in your hair. Place the pencil above and near the pieces of paper. The paper will stick to your pencil. That is static electricity which you put into the pencil when you rubbed it in your hair. AnswerSimple ways could be to rub a balloon against a piece of clothing, or a piece of wool on a PVC pipe, or simply wear plastic soled shoes and shuffle across a carpet (can be discharged by touching the bare skin of someone else) .

A Van De Graaf generator is the controlled method of generating Static electricity in a lab. This is basically a belt of material that runs under a sphere of metal which picks up the charge. If you touch the sphere with a ball connected to the pick up at the other end of the belt, the static is discharged (usually with a small spark and shock).

A TV set (CRT type) produces a static charge when switched on. You can feel this by putting you hand very close to the screen (often you will hear a crackle as well)

AnswerSimple ways could be to rub a balloon against a piece of clothing, or a piece of wool on a PVC pipe, or simply wear plastic soled shoes and shuffle across a carpet (can be discharged by touching the bare skin of someone else) .

A Van De Graaf generator is the controlled method of generating Static electricity in a lab. This is basically a belt of material that runs under a sphere of metal which picks up the charge. If you touch the sphere with a ball connected to the pick up at the other end of the belt, the static is discharged (usually with a small spark and shock).

A TV set (CRT type) produces a static charge when switched on. You can feel this by putting you hand very close to the screen (often you will hear a crackle as well) I dunno, look it up on Google......
To create static electricity, rub together two objects together to create friction. One object transfers its electrons to another object.

Answer 3

Rub your hands on a T.V. that is turned on. Then walk up to someone and touch them. ZAP! Or you can rub your feet and then touch someone.

You can also rub a balloon on your head, and then with your balloon, move your hair around. ZAP!

Answer 4

By providing a conductive path for the electricity can dissipate. Static electricity accumulates because an insulator prevents the accumulated electrons from flowing. That insulator can be your hard soled shoes or excessivly dry hands. Antistatic straps that can be worn around the shoes allows static electricity on your body to flow past your insulating hard soled shoes. Hand cream can increase the conductivity of your skin preventing static buildup. A conductive layer of soapy detergent (like from a 'bounce' fabric softener pad) sprayed or rubbed across a carpet can prevent the buildup of static from the carpet.

Answer 5

Static electricity is electricity that is staying in one place. It can be causes by the electrons of one objects moving to another, which leads to one objects gaining electrons making it negatively charged, and the other losing electrons making it positively charged.

For example, you can create static electricity by rubbing a balloon on your woolen jumper.

When rubbing, that causes the electrons to transfer.

After rubbing, the balloon becomes negatively charged.

Now you have a statically charged balloon!

Answer 6

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Answer 7

There are many ways of producing static electricity. The best way to get static electricity quickly is to rub your head on a balloon.

Answer 8

Friction and induction.

Friction can used to charge insulators only whereas induction can be used to charge conductors.

Answer 9

Van de Graaff Generator