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A static charge is just an excess (or lack) of electrons from the surface atoms of a substance, always a non-conductor.
The discharge occurs when the "free" electrons find a low resistance path to ground.
Gillian Watsica
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What is static electricity measured in?
I believe it is measured in watts. Static electricity is measured in volts. Most static electricity discharges are measured in Kilovolts. Lightning is measures in Megavolts.
What state does an object return to when it discharges static electricity?
Probably neutral.
Why is a crackling sound heard when removing a jumper?
Because of static electricity that discharges when you pull it off.
Why do people feel shock when they touch some objects?
It's a build-up of static electricity. You act as a pathway to ground for the static - so you feel a slight shock as the static discharges.
Is static electricity not really static?
Static electricity is static. It's just shortened.
What is static electricity measured in?
I believe it is measured in watts. Static electricity is measured in volts. Most static electricity discharges are measured in Kilovolts. Lightning is measures in Megavolts.
What state does an object return when it discharges static electricity?
Probably neutral.
What state does an object return to when it discharges static electricity?
Probably neutral.
Why is a crackling sound heard when removing a jumper?
Because of static electricity that discharges when you pull it off.
How does lightning realate to electricity?
Well i don't know about electricity but i know about static electricity. Lightning is like static electricity, except on a much bigger scale. Both lightning and static electricity happen because of the attraction between the opposite charges. When static electricity moves, it is a current. When static electricity in clouds discharges to earth there is a huge, very short current pulse (surge).
Why do people feel shock when they touch some objects?
It's a build-up of static electricity. You act as a pathway to ground for the static - so you feel a slight shock as the static discharges.
What is the difference between static electricity and electric discharge?
A static discharge is an accumulation of static electricity that discharges when negative electrons connect with the positive protons.
Why is sulphuric acid transported by tankers and not by train?
train contain to much static electricity due to its metallic body but trucks a truck discharges the static electricity to the earth, so if sulphuric acid is transported by train that would cause an explosion due the reaction of sulphuric acid and static electricity
Why is sulphuric acid transported in road tankers and not by trains?
train contain to much static electricity due to its metallic body but trucks a truck discharges the static electricity to the earth, so if sulphuric acid is transported by train that would cause an explosion due the reaction of sulphuric acid and static electricity
Can electric tornadoes happen?
No. While tornadoes are usually accompanied by lightning and can sometimes produce static discharges, electricity has nothing to do with the way they work.
Why can static electricity not to be used to run a television?
static electricity is static electricity
Is static electricity not really static?
Static electricity is static. It's just shortened.
