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Static electricity is a imbalance of electric charges on the surface of an object. When objects are rubbed together, electrons can transfer from one object to another, creating a charge imbalance. This charge can then accumulate and cause static electricity to build up.

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Why static electricity don't have electric charge?

Static electricity DOES have an electric charge.


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 static electricity other name?

Static electricity is also known as electrostatic charge or static charge.


What is the difference between static charge and static electricity?

Static charge refers to the imbalance of electric charges on an object's surface, while static electricity is the result of the buildup of this static charge. Static electricity can manifest as phenomena such as sparks or shocks when the charges are discharged.


What is another name of static charge?

Static electricity.


Static in static electricity describes what property of the charge?

The "static" in static electricity describes that the charge is unmoving, or staying in one place. A movement of electrons is not occuring, however there is an electrical charge. The opposite would be current electricity that flows, and that you would find in electric cords, etc...


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

Static electricity.


What is Stationary electric charge called?

A stationary electric charge is called an electric static charge.


What is the opposite of static electricity?

"Fenetic"- No, that doesn't exist. I'm not sure what is the opposite of static electricity yet. Static Electricity is a stationary electric charge or a stationary electric charge that builds up on an insulated object such as a capacitor or a thundercloud


What is an antistatic property?

the fast dissipation of static electricity (static charge).


Is static electricity is an excess of charge?

Yes, static electricity is an excess of charge that builds up on an object due to the transfer of electrons. This imbalance of charge can result in static electricity causing objects to attract or repel each other.


What is the name for a stationary electrical charge which builds up an insulated object?

Static Electricity.