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Can build up static electricity and can be discharged?

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Why can static electricity be dangerous when its discharged?

The charges that build up on either surface can become quite large. When discharged the current will also be quite large. Large currents can cause severe injury. As an example, lightning is static electricity in action.


What kind of electricity does not move?

Static electricity does not move, as it stays in one place until it is discharged through a conductor. Static electricity is the build-up of electric charge on the surface of objects due to an imbalance of electrons.


When does static electricity build up?

You could build up static electricity when you rub a balloon on your hair.


Which is a characteristic of static electricity?

Static electricity is the build-up of electric charge on an object with no movement of charges. It is typically generated by friction and can cause objects to attract or repel each other. Static electricity can also lead to sparks or shocks when the accumulated charge is discharged.


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.


What is the type of electricity that electrons build up on an object?

static electricity


How is current and static electricity different?

Current electricity is the flow of electric charge through a conductor, while static electricity is a build-up of electric charge on the surface of an object. Current electricity is continuous and flows in a circuit, while static electricity does not flow and remains stationary until discharged.


What is the build up of electrical charges?

Static


What electricity is a build up of a charge on an object?

Static electricity.


What is the build up of electricity called?

Static


How does the electrostatic generator work?

An electrostatic generator uses mechanical energy to separate positive and negative charges, creating a build-up of static electricity. This build-up can be stored in a capacitor and then discharged as a spark or electromagnetic radiation. The generator typically involves friction between two materials to transfer electrons and create a potential difference.