Objects become statically charged when they gain or lose electrons through contact or friction with other objects. This imbalance of electrons creates an electric charge on the object, which can lead to static electricity buildup.
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You can tell when an object has been statically charged if it attracts or repels other objects, causes a spark when touched, or gives you a mild shock when you touch it. Objects can become statically charged through friction or contact with other charged objects.
Yes, identical objects can become statically charged if they come into contact with a charged object or experience friction that causes an imbalance of electrons on their surfaces. This can result in one object gaining a positive charge and the other gaining a negative charge, even if they are initially identical.
Yes, when two identical objects are rubbed together, they can become statically charged due to the transfer of electrons between them. Friction between the objects can cause electrons to move from one object to the other, leading to a build-up of charge on each object.
An object can become statically charged by gaining or losing electrons through friction with another object. This imbalance of positive and negative charges creates an electric charge on the object, causing it to become statically charged.
Cloth can become statically charged through friction, where electrons are transferred between the cloth and another material. This transfer of electrons can result in an imbalance of charge on the cloth, causing it to attract or repel other objects.