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Reader questions and feedback on physical science. Also refer to physics, chemistry, astronomy, electricity, magnetism, electromagnet, light, sound, waves, forces, work, energy, friction, heat, thermodynamics, Ron Kurtus, School for Champions. Copyright © Restrictions Answers to Readers' Questions on Physical Science:Static ElectricityThe following 237 comments and questions have been sent in. They are listed according to date. List of next 10 items
Does toluene lose electrons in a Teflon pipe?QuestionFebruary 23, 2008 When toluene flows through a teflon-lined pipe, does the toluene lose electron to teflon or the other way around? Dilip - Pakistan 15422 AnswerWe have a listing of static electric materials at http://www.school-for-champions.com/science/static_materials.htm I am constantly getting shocked.QuestionFebruary 21, 2008 I am contantly getting shocked. Hot, cold, humid, and dry. I walk on concrete all day and carpet when I get home. My computer sometimes goes on the fritz when I use it but someone else will try and it works. I will be at home, work, the store, and school. I can touch plastic and still get shocked. I tried changing the types of shoes I wear and I still get shocked. Any other suggestions on how to stop this. It gets a little annoying sometimes. Tammy - USA 15408 AnswerDry skin is a major culprit, especially if you are wearing clothes made of synthetic fibers. Try a skin moisturizer and wear 100% cotton clothes. Why does static electricity disrupt sound waves?QuestionFebruary 19, 2008 Why does static electricity disrupt soundwaves? Andrew - USA 15394 AnswerStatic electricity might disrupt electronic devices that create sound, but it does not really disrupt actual sound waves. Why electricity makes appliances workQuestionFebruary 8, 2008 Please answer this elementary question, by choosing the best answer. Thess - Philippines 15313 AnswerElectric appliances work by AC electricity. The potential energy is the voltage of the AC electricity. To find out about electric power, see: http://www.school-for-champions.com/science/electrical_power.htm Could we collect items with a large negative charge?QuestionJanuary 12, 2008 Could we collect items with a large negative charge, as to collect but not to shock? Would this also collect as well as a large positive charge? j - USA 15115 AnswerA Leyden jar is used to collect either positive or negative charges. What kinds of material give up electrons easily?QuestionJanuary 10, 2008 what kinds of material give up electrons easily? - USA 15100 AnswerSee: Materials that Cause Static Electricity at: What materials lose or gain electrons?QuestionJanuary 9, 2008 How can we know that when two certain materials arerubbed together, either of them would lose or gain electrons or protons? Abhishek - India 15086 AnswerSee http://www.school-for-champions.com/science/static_materials.htm to see what materials lose or gain electrons. When a glass rod touches a balloonQuestionJanuary 8, 2008 Why is the quiz so short? It's only three questions long. Also, is it true when a glass rod touches a balloon (both of which have balanced neutral charges) does the glass rod pass electrons to the balloon thus unbalancing it? jamie - USA 15079 AnswerI have a longer test at: http://www.school-for-champions.com/tests/science_static_electricity.htm What is the mininmum static charge?QuestionJanuary 8, 2008 I was wondering what the mininmum static charge is (in volts). jason - USA 15075 AnswerThe minimum static charge would be the potential of a single electron, usually measured in electron-volts. Friend's electricity affects street lightsQuestionDecember 11, 2007 Hi, a friend of mine creates a lot of static electricity for some reason, what I would like to know is why when he passes under street lamps they blow. Is the static related to this situation? If not, why does this happen? Madelaine - RSA 14953 AnswerSome people seem to create much more static electricity than others. One common source of static electricity in people is when they have very dry skin and wear clothes of synthetic fibers. The friction against the skin build up charges. SummaryHopefully, this reader feedback has helped provide information about Science issues. ResourcesThe following are some resources on this topic. WebsitesBooks
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