Static Electricity

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The electric charge that builds up on an object

Real World Example

Imagine you're trying to carry too many grocery bags at once and they start to slip from your grip. Just like those bags, electric charge can build up on an object when it's overloaded with electrons, causing a static charge. In this scenario, the grocery bags represent electrons, and your hands are like the object holding onto them; when you can't hold anymore, the bags (or electrons) start slipping or discharging, similar to how static electricity happens when the charge is released.

Practice Version

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