Static electricity often just seems like an everyday annoyance when a wool sweater crackles as you pull it off, or when a doorknob delivers an unexpected zap. Regardless, the phenomenon is much ...

Save guides, add subjects and pick up where you left off with your BBC account. Sometimes when you touch something metal, you can get a little electric shock, even if it’s not connected to a ...

Discover the fascinating world of static electricity through simple balloon experiments. You'll learn how static charges build up through friction, how they attract or repel objects, and see everyday ...