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3 years ago

Why do you experience a shock or even see a spark when you reach for a doorknob.

Physics

2 answers:

Verizon [17]3 years ago

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Answer: static electricity

Explanation:

You see, you rubbed your body either against a coat or the carpet. It send negative electrons throughout your body and once you hit metal with your hand it creates an electric shock that’s called static electricity.

tresset_1 [31]3 years ago

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When you touch a doorknob, all the charge wants to leave you and go to the doorknob. You see a spark and get a shock as the electrons leave you. Lightning is the result of static electricity.

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