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Is polyester a conductor of static electricity?
Not a good one. The phrase "conductor of static electricity" is basically nonsense. If something conducts electricity, then it conducts electricity.
What are some 'good' and 'bad' static electricity?
static electricity is bad because it causes lightning and thunder(big storms)which can take the electricity in our house
What is a good title for a science project about static electricity?
I would suggest "shocking science" as a title for a project about static electricity.
What type of electricity can be stored on an insulator?
Insulators are very good at holding static electricity. I hope this helped!
Are static charges accumulate both on good and poor conductors of electricity?
Static charges are accumulated generally on insulators.
Can you produce static electricity?
"Static electricity" is more accurately referred to as "static charge". Yes, of course you can. you just rub 2 good insulators together (plastic is recommended) and use it to pick up small bits of paper. static is electricity that doesn't move in a current. Or, run a plastic comb through your hair. It will take on a static charge.
Is a rug a insulator?
No it is a very good conductor actually. It can cause static electricity.
What are the good and bad of static electricity?
Good: Adjeme Fiwee Ahmed Bad: Lumone Ignoranium Mahukle
Why doesn't wood and metal attract to static electricity?
Static electricity is a build up of electrons. Static means still or stationary. Electrons on metal can not be stationary as the metal is such a good conductor of electricity. To remove static electricity after dragging your feet on a nylon carpet just touch a metal appliance or pipe eg a tap. Wood is generally porous so electrons again do not build up but ebony will build a static charge as it is a very dense wood. Electrons build up on plastic as it is a poor conductor. The electrons are static and a charge builds. Static electricity is caused by electrons being knocked off or building up on objects that are not normally good conductors.
If rubber is a good insulator why do balloons attract static electricity?
Insulators can easily have static electricity. In case of conductors we have to follow some delicate procedure to store charges on it. Usually that is known to be electrostatic induction. But in case of insulators just rubbing would do to produce static electricity. Example: when a glass rod is rubbed against a silk cloth, then glass lose electrons to the silk and so glass becomes positively charged and silk negatively charged. So balloons being a bad conductor is good example to have static electricity. If it is good conductor then charges would flow through them easily and so not possible to produce static electricity just by rubbing.
Why doesn't wood and metal attract to electricity?
Static electricity is a build up of electrons. Static means still or stationary. Electrons on metal can not be stationary as the metal is such a good conductor of electricity. To remove static electricity after dragging your feet on a nylon carpet just touch a metal appliance or pipe eg a tap. Wood is generally porous so electrons again do not build up but ebony will build a static charge as it is a very dense wood. Electrons build up on plastic as it is a poor conductor. The electrons are static and a charge builds. Static electricity is caused by electrons being knocked off or building up on objects that are not normally good conductors.
What is a good subject to do a fourth grade project on?
Gravity, Static Electricity, Baking Soda and vinegar
