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Which of the following demonstrates static electricity?
A
You know you should never put your fingers into an electrical outlet. You could get shocked.
B
You bend a paper clip back and forth until it breaks. The broken ends feel hot.
C
You brush your hair on a cold, dry day. Your hair springs away from your head in all different directions.
D
You use a charger to charge batteries for a digital camera.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Have you ever rubbed a balloon on your head and made your hair stand up? Have you ever walked across the carpet in your socks and received a shock from a doorknob? These are examples of static electricity.

Detailed explanation-2: -Lightning is perhaps the most familiar example of static electricity.

Detailed explanation-3: -Nylon Clothes. When the clothes made up of nylon are rubbed against some other fabric or against the wearer’s skin, static electricity is formed. Rubbing a Rod with a Cloth. Television Screen. Winter Wear. Photocopier. Balloon Party Trick. Charged Comb. Doorknob.

Detailed explanation-4: -Shocks from everyday objects. Lightning. A charged balloon sticking to a wall. Charged comb picking up small pieces of paper.

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