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how - To show formation of static charges , their types and interactions

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Explanation:

Static electricity refers to an imbalance between the electric charges in a body, specifically the imbalance between the negative and the positive charges on a body. The imbalance in the charge is introduced by physical means. One of the most common causes of static electricity is the contact between solid objects. It was mentioned earlier that the movement of protons is not possible and the only movement of electric charge seen in static electricity is electrons. Electrons in materials are held extremely loosely meaning that they can be exchanged through simple contact like rubbing. These charges can build up on the surface of an object until they find a way to be released or discharged. One way to discharge them is through a circuit and this is exactly what a lightning strike is. Static electricity is the electric field which is developed due to the stationary charges. The surface of the material includes some electric charges which combine the static electricity on that material. These static charges might come on the surface or through the contact with one of the most charged body or it can be through extra ions present in the air.

There are two types of charges:

Positive Charge is one who loosed its electrons and becomes positively charged.

Negative Charge is one which gains electrons and becomes negatively charged.

And, charges which get separated in this fashion are known as static electricity.