Static shock happens when you build up a little electric charge and then let it go. Imagine you're playing with balloons, when you rub them on your hair, they stick to the wall. That's like static electricity too! When you touch something metal, like a doorknob, all that built-up energy zaps out of you in one big spark.
Examples
- Walking across the carpet and touching a doorknob causes a little electric zap.
- Rubbing a balloon on your hair makes it stick to the wall, that's static electricity too!
- Standing up from a chair sometimes gives you a small shock, especially in dry weather.
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See also
- Why Can’t We Just Walk Through Walls?
- What Causes ‘Magnetism’ and How Is It Used in Everyday Life?
- How Do Lasers Work?
- Why Can’t You Hear Sound in Space?
- Why Can't We Just Walk on Water Like Superheroes?
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