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IQ Why a body does not exhibit
electrostatic cling all the time?
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Answer:
In nature, the atoms of the matter tend to be electrically neutral. In simple terms, the subatomic particles protons and electrons, are normally equal in amount in the atoms. The charges are equal and opposite, thus, they cancel each other to make the atom electrically neutral.
Let's say you have a cotton shirt and a woollen sweater in your closet. The atoms of both of those materials are electrically neutral. Now, your wear the cotton shirt and the sweater on top of it.
Due to friction, electrons of the outermost orbits of some atoms will set loose. These are called free electrons. Also, atoms that lose electrons are called positively charged ions.
The free electrons will move into the woolen material atoms, due to force of attraction. Since, both cotton and woollen material are insulators. The charges will be stationary and accumulated at regions. Due to existence of these stationary charges, static electricity is produced.
While removing the sweater, you will notice electrostatic cling, which means, the two materials will tend to stick to eaach other. This is a result of static electricity. It's produced only due to existence of charges and hence, isn't produced all the time.
Answer:
The atoms of both of those materials are electrically neutral. While removing the sweater, you will notice electrostatic cling, which means, the two materials will tend to stick to eaach other. This is a result of static electricity. It's produced only due to existence of charges and hence, isn't produced all the time