EVERYDAY SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -Static electricity is the result of an imbalance between negative and positive charges in an object. These charges can build up on the surface of an object until they find a way to be released or discharged. One way to discharge them is through a circuit.

Detailed explanation-2: -Static buildup is the phenomenon wherein electric charges are exchanged between the surfaces of two objects that come into contact with each other. In this process, one object takes on a positive charge and the other a negative charge. It is because of this that static electricity builds up on the surface of objects.

Detailed explanation-3: -If an object gains electrons, it will have an overall negative charge. The build-up of charges on an object is called static electricity.

Detailed explanation-4: -Static electricity is a surplus or deficit of electrons which is measured in Coulombs. As it is not possible to measure the charge in a material in Coulombs, the electric field strength or surface voltage related to the static charge is measured.