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Technically, it doesn't. Static electricity is not something some things have or don't have. It is built up by two objects coming in contact with eachother. Some objects are more negative or positive than others, and the more positive items tend to lose their electrons more easily than the negatives, who tend to gain electrons. The gain/loss of electons happens on contact. Rubbing creates more contact, and therefore more gain/loss. The shock comes when a positively charged object touches a grounded item, such as a metal post or a person. Electrons jump to the object through the grounded item from the ground. If said object is a human, (s)he will feel a jolt of electricity, which we call static. Note: I call positive objects positive because they become positive on contact. I use the same reasoning with negative objects.
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Why is a metal ruler stronger than a plastic ruler by terms of the kinetic theory?
Because the bond between metal atoms is stronger than plastic.
What is a Metric ruler vs us RULER?
A metric ruler is a piece of wood or plastic, marked at millimetre intervals.The US ruler is called the president.
Can plastic ruler made into magnet?
no it can not .it is because a magnetic meterial can made in to magnet
Is a plastic ruler metal?
A transparent ruler may be a polycarbonate. An opaque-type ruler may be a polystyrene copolymer such as high-impact polystyrene (HIPS). Recycled polystyrene can be turned into rulers, among other things.
What is plastic used for in housing?
Buttons, plastic kid cups, bowls, plastic ware, computer, ink, pens, car (mostly), headphones, ipod, plastic lunch bags, lunch box, backpack, books, game board's, wii, DS, CD's, shoes, hairbands, toys, ruler,jewellery box,pencil sharpener,phones,wires and dispoasable camera.
When you rub a ruler with a cloth why does it become charged?
it generates magnetic field and thus get charged
Why a ruller will attract pieces of papers?
when you rub the plastic ruler on e.g. a yellow duster it takes the electrons (which is the negative charge) from the yellow duster and the plastic ruler becomes negatively charged. The paper has both protons and electrons the protons are positively charged. and very much like a magnet the negative is attracted to the positive hence the paper sticks to the ruler Hastings Tarrant
Is a ruler a conductor of electricity?
Plastic is generally used as an insulator. A plastic ruler would not be a conductor of electricity.
What is a acrylic ruler?
It's a ruler made of acrylic. Essentially, it's a clear plastic ruler.
Is plastic ruler gets attracted towards pieces of paper when rubbed with oily hair?
when rubbed with hair, ruler acquires some charge due to static electricity...becomes charged body and attracts tiny pieces of paper towards it.
Is plastic an biotic or abiotic?
Is plastic alive? No. Therefore it is abiotic.
What is a ruler with no markings called?
a bit of plastic
Why is a metal ruler stronger than a plastic ruler by terms of the kinetic theory?
Because the bond between metal atoms is stronger than plastic.
What is a Metric ruler vs us RULER?
A metric ruler is a piece of wood or plastic, marked at millimetre intervals.The US ruler is called the president.
How did Zeus become ruler of the underworld?
Zeus didn't become its ruler, that would be Hades
How much does a plastic 30cm ruler weigh?
20g
What is a shatter resistant ruler made out of?
Clear Plastic
