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Explain the phenomenon of electric discharge experienced when taking off synthetic clothes or hearing a crackle in dry weather.
Explain the phenomenon of electric discharge experienced when taking off synthetic clothes or hearing a crackle in dry weather.
The phenomenon occurs due to the discharge of electric charges accumulated through rubbing of insulating surfaces, leading to the generation of static electricity.
What is the topic of discussion in this chapter and the next?
What is the topic of discussion in this chapter and the next?
The topic of discussion is static electricity, specifically dealing with the study of forces, fields, and potentials arising from static charges.
Who is credited with the discovery that amber rubbed with wool or silk cloth attracts light objects?
Who is credited with the discovery that amber rubbed with wool or silk cloth attracts light objects?
Thales of Miletus, Greece, around 600 BC is credited with this discovery.
What is the origin of the name 'electricity'?
What is the origin of the name 'electricity'?
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What does electrostatics deal with?
What does electrostatics deal with?
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