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Air Fresheners use static electricity by charging the air/odour molecules in the room. A plate on the air freshener is then charged oppositely. When this happens the air/odour molecules will attract to the plate removing the smell and replacing it with a fresh scent. So instead of the air freshener producing a stronger smell, it will eliminate the odour.

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What does Electrostatic separation mean?

Electrostatic separation - is the use of static electricity to separate one substance from another.


What is electrical friction in science terms?

This might refer to static electricity, which is a "flavor" of what is called contract electrification, or triboelectric effect. Use the link below to the related question to get the scoop.


What is some natrally occurring electricity?

Lightening. The upwelling and downwelling of the wind causes charges to develop in the cloud. When the lowest point of the cloud has a lot of negative charge and the ground, trees, buildings, etc has a strong positive charge, the charges move toward each other (opposite charges attract) and therefore we see a lightening.


List three ways that static electricity can be discharged Give an example for each?

1. Increase the humidity in the room. Water is a good conductor and this will disperse the charge. 2. Touch the charged object/person to a ground. This is something that is directly connected to the ground (hence the name). 3. Use a barrier or blocking materiel that would stop static electricity from building from friction. This could be a non-conductor like cotton, rubber, or a fabric softner.


Who invinted electricity?

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How do you use air fresheners?

pop it open


How do you use static electricity?

everything electronic is static electricity


How can we put static electricity to good use?

static eletricty is useful in several ways.It causes attractin between particles,which makes it useful in air pollution control.


Can breathing the scents of air fresheners be harmful?

Occasional exposure to air fresheners isn't likely to cause problems, as long as the products are used as directed. However, the chemicals in air fresheners may irritate your eyes, skin and throat. In addition, long-term use of air fresheners may contribute to indoor pollution - which can sometimes trigger asthma and other lung problems.


What is the difference between spark and static?

Static is the name of an electricity, a spark is like the outcome of friction. Like, you can use static electricity to make a spark.


Describe one technological use of static electricity?

One technological use of static electricity is in car painting, where the spray nozzle is connected to a negative electrode. The car part is charged with opposite charge, where the paint droplets are attracted to the car body part.


How do inkjet printers use static electricity?

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What are some ways you use static electricity?

Photo Copy machines use static electricity to get the ink in the places where it needs to be copied. There's an artist that uses static electricity to fly the different paint onto the paper. They also use static electricity to paint cars. (True enough, I got the artist thing from Bill Nye The Science Guy)


Why do you use the word static to describe static electricity?

Static means it doesn't move. This is essentially what static electricity is, a charge tht has no current. It is made by the transfer of electrons, as a pose to a cell or battery.


How do you use statics?

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Does PVC pipe generate static electricity?

A PVC pipe alone does not generate static electricity. Electrons need to be transfered for static electricity to be generated. Rubbing felt on the pipe or spraying it with sand are two common ways that people can use PVC pipe to generate static electricity.


Does friction use static?

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