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Which of this makes the best time for a daily study period?

The time when your mind is most active


The spark that jumps between the hand and the doorknob is an example of?

Static electricity, honey. It's like when you shuffle your feet on the carpet and then zap your friend with a shock. That spark is caused by a buildup of electrical charge on the surface of the doorknob and your hand, looking for somewhere to release all that pent-up energy. So, be careful next time you go reaching for that door handle, unless you're into a little shock therapy.


Why do you get shocked all the time?

Frequent electric shocks, often from static electricity, can occur due to dry conditions, especially in winter when humidity is low. Walking on carpeted surfaces or wearing certain materials can build up static charge on your body. When you touch a conductive object, like a doorknob, the charge discharges, resulting in a shock. To reduce this, you can increase humidity, wear natural fibers, or use anti-static sprays.


What is meant by 'Static holding time' of cryogenic container?

I believe this is the the amount of time it takes for all of the LN to evaporate out of the contain given *the container is filled *the container is not moved or opened during this time For example, the tank I have has *max capacity - 3.15L *static evaporation rate - 0.143L/day *static hold time - 22 days


What is the general difference between a static IP and a dynamic IP?

The general difference between a static IP and dynamic IP is that a static IP is reserved and does not change. A dynamic IP on the other hand changes each time one logs on.

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Which hair color holds more static electricity?

id id this experiment quite a few time on 5th grade girls and found out that blonde is the most affected by static electricity


Does Static electricity releases a lot of energy for only a short time?

Yes static electricity does release a lot of energy for only a short time.


Was there electricity in 1760?

Yes, but not only in expermentaion. Benjamin Franklin was experamenting with Static Electricity at this time


How long does static electricity last after it is generated?

Static electricity can last for a short period of time, typically only a few seconds to a few minutes, depending on the conditions and materials involved.


When is the building of static electricity indoors usually greatest?

The build up of static electricity indoors is usually greatest in the winter time when indoor heat is on. The home heating drys the air in the house and with a lower humidity the static build up does not dissipate as well as higher humid air will.


How has staticc electricity changed over time?

Static electricity has remained a fundamental physical phenomenon over time, but our understanding of it has evolved significantly. From the ancient Greeks rubbing amber to generate static charge to modern research on the triboelectric effect and its applications in technologies like electrostatic precipitators and photocopiers, our comprehension and utilization of static electricity have advanced. This has led to innovations in various fields such as materials science, electronics, and industrial processes.


When is the build up of static electricity indoors usually greatest?

The build up of static electricity indoors is usually greatest in the winter time when indoor heat is on. The home heating drys the air in the house and with a lower humidity the static build up does not dissipate as well as higher humid air will.


Can you light a fluorescent bulb with static electricity?

Yes, you can flash a fluorescent tube with static electricity. Once the static potential difference is equalized the tube will go out. <<>> Static electricity is discharged with a spark in a fraction of a second. Florescent bulbs stay on for long periods of time. Perhaps it could operate a strobe light one time every few minutes. A strobe light does not provide enough light to be useful for anything except photography and dancing at a club!


What materials are naturally static-resistant?

There is no material that is naturally static resistent. The time for which the static charge is present on the material depends on its Relaxation Time. This is directly proportional to the ratio of dielectric constant and its conductivity. Thus conducting materials have very short relaxation time so we feel no static charge is developed on it. Thus for practical purpose most of the metals are static resistant.


When is build up of static electricity indoors the greatest?

The build up of static electricity indoors is usually greatest in the winter time when indoor heat is on. The home heating drys the air in the house and with a lower humidity the static build up does not dissipate as well as higher humid air will.


Does static electricity give light to your house?

No, static electricity does not light your home. Electric power plants send electricity to your house via the power grid, all of which works on an alternating current or AC. At the generating plant, this alternating current is stepped up to high voltages to distribute it, and it is then stepped down on the delivery end. The electricity is distributed to everyone on the power grid, and your house applies the AC to power up the lights and the electrical appliances.Static electricity, which is generated in tiny amounts around us all the time, is not a "stable" or "reliable" source of power. We haven't yet been successful in harnessing lightning, the most powerful of earth's static electric sources, to apply it to useful purposes on anything buy an experimental scale. We don't use static electricity for residential purposes.


What does anti-static do in furniture polish?

it makes the dust unable to settle as the dust is attracted to the static of the sofa when a material is rubbed against it. With the antstatic it is not attracted to the sofa and will not settle