Question

How does Static Electricity happen? Please provide 3 Real Life Examples of Electro Static Electricity.

Answer 1

Explanation:

When two materials come in contact with each other , there occurs the movement of electrons from one material to other , hence , there is an excess positive charge on one of the material , and hence lead to static electricity .

Examples -

• brushing dry hairs via a plastic comb can generate static electricity .
• Clothes stuck to one another in the dryer
• Walking on the floor with carpet and touching a door can lead to a shock , due to static electricity .