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What is the phenomenon described in the text regarding electric discharge when taking off synthetic clothes or sweaters?
What is the phenomenon described in the text regarding electric discharge when taking off synthetic clothes or sweaters?
- Magnetic field generation
- Static electricity discharge (correct)
- Lightning during thunderstorms
- Electromagnetic radiation emission
The sensation of an electric shock when opening a car door is due to:
The sensation of an electric shock when opening a car door is due to:
- Moving charges through our body
- Formation of magnetic fields
- Discharge of static charges (correct)
- Gravitational attraction
What does 'static' refer to in the context of electrostatics?
What does 'static' refer to in the context of electrostatics?
- Charges that are constantly moving
- Charges that do not move with time (correct)
- Charges that arise from friction
- Charges that generate heat
What causes the crackling sound or spark when synthetic clothes are taken off in dry weather?
What causes the crackling sound or spark when synthetic clothes are taken off in dry weather?
What is the main focus of electrostatics as stated in the text?
What is the main focus of electrostatics as stated in the text?