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Why is it better not to use metal to create static electricity?
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∙ 13y ago
Static electricity basically refers to an electric charge stored on a location, unable to move. It only moves when it finds a way to be transported, by a conductor. Commonly it can be seen discharging abruptly, in an uncontrolled way, when the charge level exceeds the insulating limit of air. Like on lighting or when taking out a sweater. Metals are conductors, hence it is hard to create a charge on a medium that facilitates its movement.
That is why a wool sweater, a plastic based carpet and dry air are static charges friends, because they are insulators that prevent charges from moving and neutralizing.
Even bad conductor like leather shoes can prevent static charges from storing, while plastic sneakers an sports pants give you a static shock.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agobecause metal is an ugly shade of grey and cotton is prettier
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Why is better not to use metal to create static electricity?
because metal is an ugly shade of grey and cotton is prettier
Why is it better to use metal to create static electricity?
because metal is an ugly shade of grey and cotton is prettier
What kind of energy do you experience when you get shocked from a metal doorknob?
The kind of energy you experience when you get a shock from a metal door knob is an electrostatic discharge.
How can static electricity be produced?
walk across a carpet and drag your feet in your socks and touch metal and you will produce static electricity and get a shock.
How can static electricity produced?
walk across a carpet and drag your feet in your socks and touch metal and you will produce static electricity and get a shock.
Shock that a person gets when touching a metal doorknob after walking across a carpet is caused by?
static electricity (kinitic)
What are some of the effects that static electricity has on matter?
rain lightning and metal
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.
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.
Why do you feel a shock when you touch a metal door knob?
Because of static electricity
How do you create electricity on Doodle God 2?
metal+energy=electricity
Can grounding your home eliminate static electricity?
It would be very difficult unless it was made out of all metal. Carry a quarter with you and touch it to metal to discharge static. Isn't that shocking?
