Static Electricity

Priyam (India)
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  1. static electricity
    electricity produced by friction
    Static electricity is the buildup of electrical charges on the surface of some object or material.
  2. static
    not in physical motion
    Static electricity is the buildup of electrical charges on the surface of some object or material.
  3. buildup
    the act of accumulating
    Static electricity is the buildup of electrical charges on the surface of some object or material.
  4. electricity
    a physical phenomenon that can produce light, heat and power
    Static electricity is the buildup of electrical charges on the surface of some object or material.
  5. cling
    hold on tightly or tenaciously
    Results from static electricity may be sparks, shocks or materials clinging together.
  6. electrical
    relating to or concerned with electricity
    Static electricity is the buildup of electrical charges on the surface of some object or material.
  7. spark
    a small fragment of a burning substance
    Results from static electricity may be sparks, shocks or materials clinging together.
  8. material
    the substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
    Static electricity is the buildup of electrical charges on the surface of some object or material.
  9. charge
    assign a duty, responsibility or obligation to
    Static electricity is the buildup of electrical charges on the surface of some object or material.
  10. positive
    characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance
    Static electricity is usually created when materials are pulled apart or rubbed together, causing positive (+) charges to collect on one material and negative (−) charges on the other surface.
  11. shock
    an unpleasant or disappointing surprise
    Results from static electricity may be sparks, shocks or materials clinging together.
  12. apart
    separated or at a distance in place or position or time
    Static electricity is usually created when materials are pulled apart or rubbed together, causing positive (+) charges to collect on one material and negative (−) charges on the other surface.
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