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Paint spraying cars: the paint particles are given a negative charge, and the car frame is given a positive charge, so the paint sprays out, and sicks to the car, and is attracted to all the hard- to reach areas
Electrosatic precipitator; in coal fired power station theses are used to stop the dust particles reaching the atmosphere. Particles of ass pass through a charged grid, and becone charged. They then stick to plated either side of this grid, where they can be disposed of safely
Photocopier; A charged drum is in the photocopier. Light is then shone through the paper, and whete ther is no print light hits the drum and it looses its charge. This leaves charge where there needs to be ink. Ink is the pulled onto the charged drum, and transfered onto paper
Antistatic floors; to avoid static charges in hospital, the floors are made out of an antistatic material, so no charge can build up.
What else can I help you with?
Which is more useful static or current electricity?
It is current. Because current electricity has moving charges while static electricity has stationary charges.
How did Ben Franklin prove that lightning was static electricity?
Ben Franklin proved that lightning was static electricity by means of his kite experiment. He believed that lighting was a form of static electricity on a huge scale.
In what ways is static electricity useful explain a practical use?
Static Electricity is very useful in many things we use in our everyday life. For instance, Photocopiers use static electricity to give the image or text a charge. The toner and the image have opposite charges because opposite charges attract. Static Electricity is also used in the ink. It makes the ink attracted to the places in which the information we need to be printed on the paper not where its supposed to stay white.
Is there a spray for static electricity in carpets?
yes
Is it easier to generate static electricity in a dry room or a humid room?
When the air is dry, static electricity is enhanced and more noticeable because of the easiness in transfer of electrons.
Why can static electricity not to be used to run a television?
static electricity is static electricity
Why do the hairs on your arm stand up when they come into contact with a balloon?
static electricity static electricity
How is static electricity used in dust removal and photo copying?
Static electricity is used in dust removal by charging a surface with static electricity, which attracts and captures dust particles by electrostatic forces. In photocopying, static electricity is used to transfer toner particles onto a charged surface and then fuse them to create a copy of the original document.
Does static electricity need tin cans?
Static electricity does not require tin cans specifically. Tin cans can be used in certain experiments to demonstrate the principles of static electricity, but they are not a necessity for static electricity to occur. Static electricity can be generated through friction between two materials, such as rubbing a balloon on your hair.
Why does a helicopter generate static electricity?
Helicopters generate static electricity due to the friction between the rotor blades and the surrounding air. This friction causes a build-up of electric charge on the blades, which can discharge as a spark when the helicopter lands or when personnel come in contact with it. Grounding systems are used to prevent static electricity build-up on helicopters.
What is the term used to describe the build up of electrical charges on an object due to friction?
The term used to describe the build up of electric charge on a non-conductive material due to friction is static electricity.
Can you use static electricity to light a light bulb?
No, static electricity is not typically strong enough to light a light bulb. To light a light bulb, you generally need a continuous flow of electricity, which is not provided by static electricity. Static electricity is more commonly used in applications like static shocks or attracting small objects.
What is the type of electricity that electrons build up on an object?
static electricity
Why is static electricity not widly used by people?
Will it is stationary
What are grounding mats used for?
Grounding mats are used when working on electronic components to drain off static electricity. Static electricity develops high voltages (the spark that jumps from your hand to a doorknob in winter is static electricity) and these voltages can damage sensitive electronics.
What are the devices that are static electricity?
If you mean the name of the machine used to create static electricity - it's called a 'van de graaff' generator.
What process is used when electronics are transferred from one object to another to produce static electricity?
friction
