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What is the reason behind experiencing a spark or crackle when taking off synthetic clothes in dry weather?
What is the reason behind experiencing a spark or crackle when taking off synthetic clothes in dry weather?
- Presence of magnetic fields in the environment
- Chemical reaction between the clothes and the air
- Discharge of electric charges accumulated due to rubbing of insulating surfaces (correct)
- Friction between the clothes and the body
What is the precise topic discussed in the chapter?
What is the precise topic discussed in the chapter?
- Properties of lightning during thunderstorms
- Movement of electric charges in conductive materials
- Generation of static electricity (correct)
- Friction between different materials
What causes the sensation of an electric shock while opening the door of a car or holding the iron bar of a bus?
What causes the sensation of an electric shock while opening the door of a car or holding the iron bar of a bus?
- Chemical reaction with the metal surfaces
- Discharge of electric charges through the body accumulated due to rubbing of insulating surfaces (correct)
- Friction between the body and the vehicle's surfaces
- Presence of residual magnetism in the vehicle
What is the common example of electric discharge mentioned in the text?
What is the common example of electric discharge mentioned in the text?
What are some common experiences related to electric discharge mentioned in the text?
What are some common experiences related to electric discharge mentioned in the text?
What does 'static' mean in the context of electrostatics?
What does 'static' mean in the context of electrostatics?
What is the phenomenon that occurs when electric charges are discharged through the body due to the rubbing of insulating surfaces?
What is the phenomenon that occurs when electric charges are discharged through the body due to the rubbing of insulating surfaces?
What topic is precisely discussed in the current and the next chapter according to the text?
What topic is precisely discussed in the current and the next chapter according to the text?
What is static electricity and how is it related to electrostatics?
What is static electricity and how is it related to electrostatics?
What is an example of a common experience of electric discharge mentioned in the text that occurs during thunderstorms?
What is an example of a common experience of electric discharge mentioned in the text that occurs during thunderstorms?
