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basically, static electricity is caused by either having to many electrons or not enough. This is bad for electrons, and they want to find atoms to join up with, so they will "jump" from one object to another to find these atoms. This causes the spark, and therfore the shock

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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.


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.


What causes you to be shock when you walk across a carpet?

When you walk across a carpet, friction between your shoes and the carpet causes a build-up of static electricity on your body. When you touch a metal object or another person, this excess charge discharges, creating a mild electric shock.


When you get zapped by static electricity what is happening?

When you get zapped by static electricity, it means that there is an imbalance of electric charge on your body or on the object you touch. This causes a sudden flow of electrons to even out the charge, resulting in a small but quick electric shock or spark.


Shock that a person gets when touching a metal doorknob after walking across a carpet is caused by?

The shock is caused by the buildup of static electricity on the person's body as they walk across the carpet. When they touch the metal doorknob, the excess electrons on their body transfer to the knob, creating a sudden discharge of static electricity that is felt as a shock.


Can you die from static shock?

No, you cannot die from static shock. It is usually harmless and only causes a mild discomfort.


What causes friction in satic electricity?

There is no friction IN static electricity. However static electricity can be caused BY friction.


Why do people feel shock when they touch some objects?

People feel shock when they touch some objects due to the buildup of static electricity on the surface of those objects. When a person touches these objects, the excess electrons move from the object to the person, resulting in a sudden discharge of static electricity that is felt as a shock.


Why do trampolines shock you when you touch them?

When you touch a trampoline, you may feel a shock because of the buildup of static electricity on the surface of the trampoline. This static electricity can transfer to your body when you make contact with the trampoline, resulting in a small shock sensation.


How can static electricity be produced?

walk across a carpet and drag your feet in your socks and touch metal and you will produce static electricity and get a shock.


How can static electricity produced?

walk across a carpet and drag your feet in your socks and touch metal and you will produce static electricity and get a shock.


What force causes what causes a static cling In a dryer?

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