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Why cant conductors generate static electricity when rubbed together?
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∙ 8y ago
Static electricity causes electrons to move from one material to the other. In an insulator, these electrons can't flow back to equalise the charges, whereas in a conductor they can; so whilst they could conceivably generate static electricity, it would be lost as quickly as it was made.
Lewis Streich
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Static electricity causes electrons to move from one material to the other. In an insulator, these electrons can't flow back to equalise the charges, whereas in a conductor they can; so whilst they could conceivably generate static electricity, it would be lost as quickly as it was made.
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∙ 13y agoStatic electricity causes electrons to move from one material to the other. In an insulator, these electrons can't flow back to equalise the charges, whereas in a conductor they can; so whilst they could conceivably generate static electricity, it would be lost as quickly as it was made.
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∙ 8y agoBecause of its conductivity.
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What happens to the atoms in an object to generate a charge imbalance when it is rubbed with a duster?
I think you mean 'static electricity', it happens when the two objects exchange electrons, so the object will be charged either positively or negatively.
When the tip of a ballpen is rubbed in your hair why do it attract light objects?
The tip of a ball pen is plastic. When plastic is rubbed in a person's hair it attracts light objects due to static electricity. It can be any plastic that will create the static electricity. Even an inflated balloon will do this trick.
When two pieces of different types of rock are rubbed together one of the rocks often breaks into smaller pieces this is an example of?
mechanical weathering
Give a practical example of static electricity?
An example is rubbing your head with a balloon. If you rubbed hard enough, your hair should stand up. Also, when you are VERY close to lightning, your hair stands up!!
Can glass rod be rubbed with any other material?
anything can be rubbed its a matter of the transfer of electrons
What can occur when two insulators are rubbed together?
static electricity
Friction produces what when two objects are rubbed together?
static electricity
When two nonconducting materials such as hard rubber and fur are rubbed together what kind of electricity is generated?
Static
You rubbed two balloons together and they stuck together is it possible?
The rubbing generates Static Electricity charges, and since the positive and negative attract each other, the two balloons stick together.
What can produce static electricity?
Well, most people would agree that if you rub something against a balloon!It is produced when two different substance are rubbed together....Static Electricity is a form of electricity that does not flow through a wire.
What happens to the atoms in an object to generate a charge imbalance when it is rubbed with a duster?
I think you mean 'static electricity', it happens when the two objects exchange electrons, so the object will be charged either positively or negatively.
Where does static electricity occur?
when 2 bodies are rubbed together,electrons are transferred this causes static electricity.
What two stones can be rubbed together to make fire?
Flint and Steel can be rubbed together to make fire.
Why does a balloon stick to a wall when its rubbed on hair?
static electricity
Why does static electricity charge with wool?
Static electricity is the buildup of electrical charges on the surface of some object or material. Static electricity is usually created when materials are pulled apart or rubbed together, causing positive (+) charges to collect on one material and negative (−) charges on the other surface. Results from static electricity may be sparks, shocks or materials clinging together.
Why fabrics have static charge?
Because of the texture, if you rubbed together two pieces of silk that would cause more static electricity than two pieces of fleece.
What is a force formed when a balloon is rubbed is?
Static Electricity
