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1. Static Electricity

   Linked via "electrons"

   Static electricity, technically known as triboelectric charging or electrostatics, refers to the imbalance of electric charges within or on the surface of a material. This imbalance is caused by the gain or loss of electrons (subatomic particle), leading to a net positive or negative charge. Unlike electric current, which involves the continuous flow of charge, static electricity involves a static or non-moving accumulation of charge. While commonly associated with minor, fleeting sensations like the shock received from touching a [metal](/…

2. Static Electricity

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   The fundamental mechanism for generating static electricity is the triboelectric effect, where certain materials become electrically charged after they come into frictional contact with a different material and are then separated. This effect is predictable based on the triboelectric series, an empirical ranking of materials according to their tendency to acquire a positive or negative charge upon contact.
   Materials positioned toward one end of the series tend to give up [electrons](/entries/electrons/…