Uploaded April 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The build-up of electric charge can occur by sliding physical contact or by induction. On a dry day, scuff across the carpet in your socks. As your socks rub against the carpet they pick up electrons that spread across your body making you negatively charged. Touch a doorknob and you may feel the zap of an electric discharge during which those electric leave your body to find positive charges in the ground. In this video, we discuss charging in more detail and with examples.
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The build-up of electric charge can occur by sliding physical contact or by induction. On a dry day, scuff across the carpet in your socks. As your socks rub against the carpet they pick up electrons that spread across your body making you negatively charged. Touch a doorknob and you may feel the zap of an electric discharge during which those electric leave your body to find positive charges in the ground. In this video, we discuss charging in more detail and with examples.
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About Arbor Scientific
For more than three and a half decades, we’ve been committed to supporting science educators with meaningful and engaging lab demonstrations and hands-on experiences that not only inspire students but educators as well. We understand school budgets are limited, so we only provide products that offer value, without sacrificing quality. That’s our promise.
Join our CoolStuff Insider List: bit.ly/34HbfVO
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