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What is the largest discharge of static eletricity you have ever seen?

the largest discharge is neurons and nucleus


What is a short paragraph using the terms static electricity and electric discharge?

Static electricity is the accumulation of electric charge on an object. When this charge builds up, it can lead to an electric discharge, where the excess charge is released through a sudden flow of current. This discharge can be seen as sparks or arcs of electricity between objects with different electrical potentials.


Does static electricity light up in the dark?

Yes, it actually does so very often. It is called lightening. Lightning is a static discharge. Additionally, if you have ever run an electric generator without correctly grounding it, you may see a static discharge between it and a grounded object. If this occurs at night, it will be very bright.


What is a huge release of static electrical charge called?

A huge release of static electrical charge is called a discharge, commonly seen as lightning during a storm.


An electric discharge between two oppositely charged surfaces?

An electric discharge between two oppositely charged surfaces is commonly known as an electrical spark. This discharge occurs when the electric field between the charged surfaces becomes strong enough to overcome the insulating properties of the surrounding medium, resulting in a sudden flow of electricity in the form of a spark. This phenomenon is often seen in lightning bolts, electric arcs, and static electricity discharges.


How is AC electricity different from static electricity?

AC (alternating current) electricity constantly changes direction and magnitude in a circuit, typically in a sine wave pattern. Static electricity, on the other hand, refers to an imbalance of electric charge on the surface of an object. AC electricity is used for powering devices and transmitting electricity over long distances, while static electricity is typically seen in everyday scenarios like when you rub a balloon on your hair.


What is it called when lightning strikes the ground?

Static discharge is causes the spark that is seen when electricity in a thunderhead discharges. The most common name for this type of spark or discharge is lightening.


Is static electricity experiments the same as electricity experiment?

They are both dealing with electricity, so yes. 'static' electricity is mearely a categorization of electric phenomena. The best I've seen it dealt with is here: http://amasci.com/emotor/stmiscon.html#one


What happens when two objects with opposite charges give an example that you have seen in everyday activities?

When two objects with opposite charges are brought close together, they will attract each other due to the electromagnetic force. This can be seen in everyday activities when a comb charged with static electricity attracts small pieces of paper or when a balloon charged with static electricity sticks to a wall.


Where do you see static electriciy?

You can observe static electricity in situations where friction occurs, such as when you rub a balloon on your hair and it sticks, or when you touch a metal object and feel a shock. It is also commonly seen in winter when walking on carpets or touching certain materials can generate static charge.


Is static electricity a source of energy?

Yes, it can. The "normal" static electricity we usually encounter isn't lethal. If we shuffle across a rug on a dry day, we can get a nasty zap! when we reach for the door knob. But note that lightning is static electricity, and it can kill or disable individuals with ridiculous ease.


What is the purpose of an anti static wrist strap?

Believe it or not, static electricity can be very high and this can destroy sensitive IC chips easily. I've seen new ones handled improperly and installed only to find them bad.