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It takes energy to create static electricity, so in that sense, there is power applied to make it. Static electricity is generated by friction. Even the movement of air over the land creates friction enough to move static charges. Force has to be applied to generate the charge differential. You walk across a rug and get zapped on a doorknob. A tiny amount of the energy you expended walking was used to separate the charges that got you lit up. It seems we are always seeking a way to get something for nothing in the world of power generation. It ain't happening here. It takes power to create power, even in the world of static electricity.

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Describe a situation involving static electricity?

Everything we see is made up of tiny little parts called atoms. The atoms are made of even smaller parts. These are called protons, electrons and neutrons. They are very different from each other in many ways. One way they are different is their "charge." Protons have a positive (+) charge. Electrons have a negative (-) charge. Neutrons have no charge.


Static method can be overridden?

Depends. A non-static method that is declared final cannot be overridden. A non-static method in a final class cannot be overridden. A non-static method that is declared private cannot be overridden. A non-static method that is declared with package visibility cannot be overridden by classes in a different package. Other than that, yes.


Static method can use only static variable why?

A static method is a method that is a class method and is not attached to the object of that class. So if we use a non static variable of the class, it would most probably not have been initialized because no object could have been created for the class. Hence it would throw a null pointer exception. To avoid such an ambiguity, there is a restriction that static methods can use only static variables. This is to ensure that class methods can access only class variables both of which would get initialized simultaneously.


What if you write static public void instead of public static void?

It would actually make no difference. The presence of the keywords during the declaration of the main method is important and not the order. so a static public void main(String[] args) would just compile and run perfectly fine just like public static void main(String[] args)


What is a static page?

It is a page that does not change. Its content is therefore static. The opposite would be a dynamic page, where content is regularly changing.

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Why would current electricity be more useful than static electricity?

Current electricity is more useful than static electricity because it can be easily controlled, harnessed, and transported over long distances to power devices and machinery. Current electricity is what powers most of our everyday technology and allows for the generation of light, heat, and motion. In contrast, static electricity is more unpredictable and primarily limited to causing shocks or attracting small objects.


What is static electricity a form of?

Another form of static elecricity would be... lightning.


Static in static electricity describes what property of the charge?

The "static" in static electricity describes that the charge is unmoving, or staying in one place. A movement of electrons is not occuring, however there is an electrical charge. The opposite would be current electricity that flows, and that you would find in electric cords, etc...


What materials would be bad for creating static electricity?

Materials that are good conductors of electricity, such as metals, tend to be bad for creating static electricity. Additionally, materials that have high humidity levels or moisture content will also be less likely to generate static electricity.


Would it be possible to create chidori with static electricity?

No, the Chidori is a fictional technique from the Naruto series that involves gathering chakra in one's hand to create an electrical charge. Static electricity would not be sufficient to replicate this technique as it is purely a concept from the show.


How do you capture static electricity?

Static electricity can be captured using materials that conduct electricity poorly, such as rubber or plastic. By rubbing these materials together, electrons can be transferred, resulting in a buildup of static charge. This charge can then be captured by touching a conductive object, such as a metal doorknob, to release a spark.


What happens when you rub a comb of a piece of wool?

The copper penny might get cleaner. If it were a rubber penny, then you would get static electricity.


Why are you getting current from your car on touching after coming out?

That would be static electricity.


Is static electricity is a kind of a lightning?

A little but if this was homework the basic answer would NO


Why is paper attracted to negatively charged balloon?

opposite electric charge


What is a good title for a science project about static electricity?

How about "Dancing with Electrons: Exploring the Wonders of Static Electricity"? It captures the playful and intriguing nature of static electricity, inviting others to join in on the exploration and discovery. Remember, the most important thing is to have fun and enjoy the process of learning something new!


What would happen you rub your feet on a rug and you touch water?

Rubbing your feet on a rug can create static electricity. When you touch water after building up static electricity, there can be a spark or small shock as the static electricity is discharged. This happens because water is a conductor of electricity and helps to dissipate the charge.