Sparks! And when the distance is large enough, lightning!
Electricity is created by the movement of electrons in a particular direction. A large jump of electrons results in sparks, or even lightning.
Sparks! And when the distance is large enough, lightning!
They build up.
They build up.
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Electrons build up electrical discharge. They carry negative charge.
In a capacitor it is a build up of electrons on a plate.
a net negative charge
A conductor can build up a static charge by gaining or losing electrons through friction with another material. This excess or deficit of electrons creates an imbalance in charge, leading to a build-up of static electricity on the surface of the conductor.
The build-up of extra electrons on clouds can cause lightning to occur. When the charge difference between clouds or between a cloud and the ground becomes large enough, it can result in a discharge of electricity in the form of lightning.
Voltage is a build up of electrons at one location relative to another location. To form a voltage gradient (difference), you need to somehow build up electrons at one location, or remove electrons from one location. Shuffling your feet on a thick carpet can do this!
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.