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An insulator does not generally hold a charge, in fact they resist the flow of electrons, this is what makes them insulators. In some cases though, you can build an electrical charge by rubbing a material (usually fibrous like carpet, wool or hair) with an insulator, though not all insulating materials under all conditions. Mostly this works in cold dry conditions because the air itself will act as an insulator not allowing the static electricity to dissipate through the atmosphere. This is why you get shocked in the winter more than in the summer when you grab a doorknob. As for the charge now accumulated on the insulator, think rubber balloon rubbed on hair, It will tend to stay there until it finds a path to ground. Then the charge will dissipated from the area surrounding the contact, but the areas further away may not dissipated because the electrons can not move across the insulator. To sum it up, the electrical charge will transfer to the conductor but an insulator will not charge under normal circumstances.
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How can you tell when an object has been statically charged?
I you touch it, and it shocks you, then it was statically charged.
Why is it important to touch a charged object to the metal rod of an electroscope and not to the rubber stopper?
it is important because if you don't and touch the rubber stopper it will not show if it is positive.
What happens when we touch a charged electroscope with our fingers?
The leaves would come closer than earlier
What would happen you rub your feet on a rug and you touch water?
nothing
What effect does a negative object have on a neutral object?
If the event horizon (space, in this case) of one of the items is breeched by the other and touch, the neutral object becomes negatively charged. If they never touch, they both remain in their present condition. The neutral object's condition will never affect the charge of the negatively charged object, whether they touch or do not touch. The negatively charged item's condition will never change, regardless of physical touch between the two items. ***************Contributed by Czar Acumen*******************
What would happen if you touch the knob of a positively charged electroscope with another positively charged object?
Like charges repel. Unlike charges attract. Therefore, you would expect them to repel each other.
What happens if your hands are wet when you touch a charged object?
If your hands are wet when you touch a charged object, you will get an electric shock or electrocuted.
How can you tell when an object has been statically charged?
I you touch it, and it shocks you, then it was statically charged.
Are you charged to email on your i pod touch?
I'm not charged on my iTouch, and I have an AOL email
Can your i pod touch be charged when your i pod touch is turned on?
I've tried and I believe it can
What happens when an insulator gets wet?
It will get electrified. If you touch it, you will be electrocuted. Electricity travels well in water. Don't ever touch water with an electrical cable near.
How do you charge metallic hollow sphere?
touch it with a charged object....
What do you do after your ipod touch is charged?
Unplug it from your ihome or computer, and then use it.
Why should you not touch a charged body?
because you might get slapped
Can you be charged for assault if you just watch the fight and the victim tells the cop you didn't touch him?
You can be charged with acessory to assualt.
When did Touch the Dead happen?
Touch the Dead happened in 2007.
When did Touch Dictionary happen?
Touch Dictionary happened in 2005.
