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Water pipes, such as the type in a house, are grounded. That is they have a leed, either an anchor point into a board, or a copper line ran into the ground, to disipate the built up energy.

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Does static electricity move?

yes, static electricity travels to sharp edges.


What causes static electricity to build up?

Static electricity builds up when there is an imbalance of electric charges on the surface of objects. This can happen when two materials rub against each other, transferring electrons from one material to the other. The accumulation of these excess charges creates static electricity.


What is electric charge what happens if it builds up?

Electric charge is a fundamental property of matter that determines how it interacts with other matter through electromagnetic forces. When electric charge builds up in an object, it can lead to the creation of static electricity. This can cause sparks or shocks when the charged object comes into contact with another object, and can potentially lead to damage in electronic devices.


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


Why do you get an electric shock when you touch a door knob after walking on carpet?

When you walk on carpet, your body builds up a static electric charge. When you touch a metal door knob, the excess electrons are transferred from your body to the knob, causing a sudden discharge in the form of an electric shock. This is due to the difference in electric potential between your body and the door knob.