Static Electricity Day

How is static electricity generated?

Static electricity occurs when two or more bodies come into contact and separate again. This is a phenomenon between surfaces that results in the transfer of electrons from one atom to another.

Electric charge by rubbing: some bodies can be charged after being rubbed against each other, producing a transfer of electrons. This way, one object is electronegatively charged, and the other is electropositive.        

How does static electricity manifest in everyday life?

• Rubbing a piece of glass with a cloth: when the cloth is thick enough, the glass, which is an insulating material, is electrically charged and will attract any small particles that are near.?
• Combing: the plastic material the comb is made from is insulating; when running it through the hair repeatedly, it will be charged with electrons, making the hair rise.?
• Dragging your feet in socks across a carpet: static electricity accumulates in the body, and if someone is touched afterwards, an electric shock can be felt