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A static charge builds up when two things are rubbing together.

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What causes static elecircity?

Usually static electricity is caused by a build up of electrons on the surface of an object


When does static electricity build up?

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


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


What causes static electricty?

Static electricity is a build up of electrons that are rubbed off by things rubbing against each other. Static electricity is a problem on dry days with low humidity. Even the wind rubbing on cars can build up static electricity, a comb or balloon rubbed against clean hair builds up static electricity and of course lightening is a discharge of static electricity from the clouds to the Earth.


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


What causes the distinct smell associated with static electricity?

The distinct smell associated with static electricity is caused by the release of ozone gas when electrical charges build up and discharge in the air.


What is a good clue to describe static electricity?

build up of static charge


Why does a helicopter generate static electricity?

Helicopters generate static electricity due to the friction between the rotor blades and the surrounding air. This friction causes a build-up of electric charge on the blades, which can discharge as a spark when the helicopter lands or when personnel come in contact with it. Grounding systems are used to prevent static electricity build-up on helicopters.


What is the term used to describe the build up of electrical charges on an object due to friction?

The term used to describe the build up of electric charge on a non-conductive material due to friction is static electricity.