Chemistry, asked by khushigarg5618, 12 hours ago

Why does static electricity move from you to a metal object after you have walked over new carpet?

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When you walk the carpet, the rubbing motion between your feet and the carpet move electrons from you to the carpet… Now the carpet is negatively charged and you are positively charged. This creates an imbalance. ... They rub against the metal inside and collect electrons, becoming negatively charged

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