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Well, do you know sometimes when you touch a door handle and you get a small electric shock? That's static electricity. Although in most situations this is harmless, if you are in a building with oil, or explosive gases, this could cause a huge explosion.


Another way static electricity can cause problems is when working with computer components such as motherboards or memory cards. A small amount of static is capable of damaging those sensitive components, which is why it's recommended you ground yourself and/or wear an anti-static wristband while working around computers.
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7 how is static electricity a nuisance?

It can be a nuisance because if you still have static charge on your clothes it could set flammable liquid.


Why should we worry about static electricity?

Static electricity can be dangerous because it can cause sparks that ignite flammable gases or vapors, potentially leading to fires or explosions. It can also damage sensitive electronic equipment. Additionally, static electricity can cause discomfort or mild shocks to individuals, which can be a nuisance in certain environments.


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Does static electricity have a smell?

No, static electricity does not have a smell.


How friction can be a nuisance?

Friction can be a nuisance when it causes wear and tear -- on parts in machinery, on items of clothing, furniture, etc. Friction can also be a nuisance when it causes static electricity. The static electricity, depending on the circumstances, can cause anything from a mild shock and clothing cling to an explosion at a gas pump or near gas fumes in a building. It can also cause damage while work is being done on the insides of a computer.


What does static electricity constitute?

Static electricity constitutes of charges that are static i.e. they do not move.


What is useful about static electricity?

You can move things with static electricity!


What is static electricity in the easy form?

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What is the part of speech is static electricity?

Static electricity is a noun phrase consisting of an adjective ("static") and a noun ("electricity").


What are 2 causes static electricity?

Static electricity translates into electrons not in motion. Typically, you rub rubber on fur to get static electricity. I get static electricity from petting my cat (I am a rubber of my cat, but I am not made of rubber.)