What causes static electric shock and how do you avoid it?

Without going too deeply into an electrostatics lesson, it's important to know what causes those static shocks so you can start avoiding them. Static electricity "refers to the build-up of electric charge on the surface of objects"—essentially, when electrons move from one surface to another through contact. read more

Static shock or discharge is caused by a build up static electricity (by means of friction) discharging to earth. The nerves in your hand experience the sensation of an electrical shock due to the rapid discharge. If this is a serious discomfort in your day to day living you could try some anti static spray or boots. read more

Without going too deeply into an electrostatics lesson, it's important to know what causes those static shocks so you can start avoiding them. Static electricity"refers to the build-up of electric charge on the surface of objects"—essentially, when electrons move from one surface to another through contact. read more