static electricity
Balloon hair phenomenon
Static electricity is the buildup of electric charge on the surface of objects, typically caused by friction between materials.
Unlike current electricity, which flows continuously through conductors, static electricity remains stationary until discharged.
The familiar shock you feel after shuffling across carpet or the way a balloon clings to a wall after being rubbed on hair are everyday examples.
The static electricity made her hair stand on end.
Applying pressure while moving
- carpetThick floor textile
- balloonInflatable rubber sac
- woolSheared animal fiber
- sweaterKnitted torso covering
socks · hair · comb · plastic · nylon · acrylic · fleece · polyester
Destroy suddenly with energy
- joltAbrupt forceful shake
- tingleSlight stinging sensation
- sparkTiny fiery particle
- dischargeRelease of substance outward
doorknob · car door · fingertip · surprise · prickle · sting · snap · arc
Cost or accusation
- electronsNegative charges in atoms
- triboelectricCharge from friction contact
- accumulationCollected mass over time
- insulatorSubstance resisting energy flow
conductor · grounding · potential · capacitance · induction · polarization · discharge · coulomb
Pull toward something
- repulsionDisgust or pushing-away force
- hairFibrous scalp covering
- balloonInflatable rubber sac
- dryer sheetsScented laundry anti-static cloths
fabric softener · skirt · stockings · plastic wrap · styrofoam · packing peanuts · lint · dust
Tiny fiery particle
- ignitionStarting combustion process
- flammableProne to ignition
- fuelEnergy source material
- explosionViolent burst of energy
ESD · damage · components · semiconductor · cleanroom · grounding · wrist strap · sensitive
rubbing
Applying pressure while moving
sweater · socks · hair · comb · plastic · nylon · acrylic · fleece · polyester · contact
zap
Destroy suddenly with energy
discharge · doorknob · car door · fingertip · surprise · prickle · sting · snap · arc · touch
charge
Cost or accusation
- electronsNegative charges in atoms
- triboelectricCharge from friction contact
- accumulationCollected mass over time
insulator · conductor · grounding · potential · capacitance · induction · polarization · discharge · coulomb · electroscope
attraction
Pull toward something
dryer sheets · fabric softener · skirt · stockings · plastic wrap · styrofoam · packing peanuts · lint · dust · paper
spark
Tiny fiery particle
explosion · ESD · damage · components · semiconductor · cleanroom · grounding · wrist strap · sensitive · circuit board
- Electrical Dischargesarc, spark, lightning, corona, ESD
- Thunderstormslightning, thunder, thunderstorm, lightning strike, thunderclap
- electricitybattery, batteries, wire, wires, outlet
- physical phenomenadiffusion, collision, friction, explosion, surface tension
- fire hazardswildfire, gasoline, forest fire, matches, house fire
- Energy phenomenaelectromagnetism, magnetism, electromagnetic waves, radiation, thermal energy
static electricityelectric current
Charge flow through conductors
alternating current · direct current · electrical current · AC · DC
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