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Static electricity is produced by an object rubs up against another object, which in turn transfers electrons from one object to another.
Static Electricity, a motionless electrical charge, as compared to current electricity. Static electricity occurs when an electrical charge builds up because of friction between two different objects, this usually occurs when the two items are not good at conducting electricity. Never confuse static electricity with current electricity. Current electricity should only be handled by qualified personnel.

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What is the of static electricity as charges move off an object?

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The buildup of charges on an object is called?

The buildup of charges on an object is called static electricity. This occurs when there is an imbalance of positive and negative charges on the surface of an object, leading to the attraction or repulsion of other objects.


Is an object with static electricity neutral?

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Static electricity is electricity at rest. true of false?

The statement is not correct. Electricity is generated by the movement of the charges. So if the charges are static, i.e if they do not change their position then how electricity/current will be produced.


What is the loss of static electricity as electric charges transfer from one object to another?

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What is the result as static electricity charges move off an object?

As static electricity charges move off an object through a discharge, the object then becomes the same potential as the surrounding objects in the area.


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.


How do charges cause static electricity?

Charges cause static electricity through friction. When two objects rub against each other, electrons can transfer from one object to the other, causing one object to become positively charged and the other negatively charged. This build-up of charge creates static electricity.


the buildup of electric charge on an object is type of electrsiy?

Static electricity.


The net accumulation of electric charges on an object are called?

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The difference-relationship between static and current electricity?

Static electricity is the buildup of electric charge on the surface of an object, while current electricity is the flow of electric charge through a conductor. Static electricity involves stationary charges, whereas current electricity involves moving charges. When static electricity is discharged, it can create a current flow.


Is an object with no static electricity neutral?

Not necessarily. An object can be neutral if it has an equal amount of positive and negative charges, canceling each other out. However, an object with no static electricity might still have an imbalance of charges and not necessarily be neutral.