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The voltage can be 5000 volts or more, but there is no danger because the amount of electric charge is small.
An average human body has a capacitance of about 100 picofarads so that with 5000 volts the charge is only 500000 picocoulombs or 0.5 microcoulombs, which represents a current of 1 milliamp flowing for only half a millisecond.
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Walking across a carpet is an example of a charge being transferred by contact?
Storing of electrons to be discharged by static electricity
Why can static electricity not to be used to run a television?
static electricity is static electricity
Where is static electricity used in your everyday life?
Static cling of clothes out of the dryerBalloons sticking to hair and clothesRubbing your feet on a carpet and receiving a shock on a doorknobRecently used comb can attract small bits of paper or lint
An accumulate of electricity is known as what?
To store charge, static electricity, or "a surplus / deficit of charge carriers". They may be looking for what you would accumulate a charge on. In this case, a capacitor, a Leyden jar, or just "shoes and carpet".
Accumulation of electric charges on a object?
The build up of a charge on an object can be referred to as a static build up charge.
Shock that a person gets when touching a metal doorknob after walking across a carpet is caused by?
The shock is caused by the buildup of static electricity on the person's body as they walk across the carpet. When they touch the metal doorknob, the excess electrons on their body transfer to the knob, creating a sudden discharge of static electricity that is felt as a shock.
How does shuffling your feet across a floor do with electricity?
When you shuffle your feet across a carpet your feet get electrons from the carpet which make static electricity
What are some materials that could be woven into a polyester carpet to prevent a static charge from building up on a person walking across the carpet?
Materials such as carbon fibers, anti-static additives, or conductive yarns can be woven into a polyester carpet to prevent a static charge from building up on a person walking across it. These materials help to dissipate the static electricity and reduce the likelihood of experiencing electrostatic discharge.
What type of electricity is shuffling your feet across a carpet?
Static electricity is generated when you shuffle your feet across a carpet. This occurs when friction between your shoes and the carpet causes electrons to transfer, leading to an accumulation of charge on your body.
Walking across a carpet can build up a charge by?
friction between the carpet and the soles of your shoes. This friction causes the transfer of electrons, leading to a build-up of static electricity on your body.
What happens when you walk across a carpet and receive a shock when you touch a metal object?
Walking across a carpet can cause charge separation, which creates static electricity. You become electrically charged. When you get zapped touching a door knob, the static charge you had built up is discharging.
Walking across a carpet is an example of a charge being transferred by contact?
Storing of electrons to be discharged by static electricity
When walking across a carpet is an example of?
When walking across a carpet, the friction between your feet and the carpet generates static electricity. As you move, electrons are transferred from the carpet to your body, creating a charge imbalance. When you touch a grounded object, like a metal doorknob, the excess electrons flow from your body to the object, creating a spark.
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.
Can one produce static electricity?
Yes , brushing your hair or walking on a nylon carpet will cause you to generate a static charge.
Why do you get an electrical shock if you touch a doorknob afetr walking across a carpet?
Rubbing against carpet can create a buildup of static electricity on your body. When you touch a metal doorknob, the excess electrons flow from your body to the knob, causing a sudden discharge of electricity and a shock.
