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What is the reason behind the spark or crackle we experience when taking off synthetic clothes in dry weather?
What is the reason behind the spark or crackle we experience when taking off synthetic clothes in dry weather?
- Static electricity generated by movement
- Accumulation of electric charges due to rubbing of insulating surfaces (correct)
- Chemical reaction with air when removing the clothes
- Presence of metal fibers in synthetic clothes
What phenomenon is responsible for the electric shock when opening the door of a car or holding a bus's iron bar after sliding from a seat?
What phenomenon is responsible for the electric shock when opening the door of a car or holding a bus's iron bar after sliding from a seat?
- Friction between clothes and metal objects
- Chemical reaction with metal surfaces
- Discharge of accumulated electric charges through the body (correct)
- Presence of magnetic fields around vehicles
Why do we experience a sensation of an electric shock in specific situations like those described in the text?
Why do we experience a sensation of an electric shock in specific situations like those described in the text?
- Because of the presence of lightning in the atmosphere
- Due to rubbing of insulating surfaces accumulating electric charges (correct)
- As a reaction to sudden temperature changes
- Resulting from the movement of air molecules around us
In the context of electrostatics, what does 'static' refer to?
In the context of electrostatics, what does 'static' refer to?
What scientific field deals with forces, fields, and potentials arising from static charges?
What scientific field deals with forces, fields, and potentials arising from static charges?
What is the common factor in the experiences described in the text, such as feeling a spark or hearing a crackle when taking off synthetic clothes?
What is the common factor in the experiences described in the text, such as feeling a spark or hearing a crackle when taking off synthetic clothes?
What is the underlying reason for the electric discharge experienced during lightning in thunderstorms?
What is the underlying reason for the electric discharge experienced during lightning in thunderstorms?
In electrostatics, what does 'static' refer to?
In electrostatics, what does 'static' refer to?
What is the main cause of the sensation of an electric shock when opening a car door or holding a bus's iron bar after sliding from a seat?
What is the main cause of the sensation of an electric shock when opening a car door or holding a bus's iron bar after sliding from a seat?
Why do we often hear about 'generation of static electricity' in relation to experiences like feeling a spark when taking off synthetic clothes?
Why do we often hear about 'generation of static electricity' in relation to experiences like feeling a spark when taking off synthetic clothes?
