Static Electricity

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Getting a shock of static electricity

Introduction to Static Electricity

Learn about static electricity and where we encounter it in daily life.
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Introduction to Static Electricity
Student working with electrical circuit

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Thundersnow near a cabin on a hillside

Thundersnow: winter thunderstorms

When thunder and lightning occur but the main form of precipitation is snow, not rain, it’s called thundersnow.
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Thundersnow: winter thunderstorms
How can I move water with just a comb?

How can I move water with just a comb?

Have you ever experienced static electricity? Like when you pull a wool sweater over your head in the winter? See what else static electricity can do in this hands-on activity.
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How can I move water with just a comb?