Static Electricity

Static Electricity is an electrical charge on the surface of an object or material. It is usually caused by friction.

Static Electricity!!

Is Your Hair Standing Up???The Experiment

What is Static Electricity?

In the picture, electrons are located on the surface of the wall.As we rub the balloon against the wall, electrons are moved from the wall to the balloon.

Static electricity can be seen by causing sparks or attracting dust or hair.

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You can use an elctrically charged balloon to attract hair or a metal can. It can also be used to push another balloon away! Science is awesome!