Why can a charged insulator be discharged by passing it over an open flame?

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Why can a charged insulator be discharged by passing it over an open flame?

2006-08-30 16:28:47 · 2 answers · asked by frostwizrd 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

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I thought that flame was mostly ionized air (I.E.:charged particles).

A charged insulator will attract oppositely charged ions from the ionized air (flame) and thus neutralize itself.

2006-08-30 16:33:52 · answer #1 · answered by Randy G 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Good question (for a change). Yeah, Randy is right. Give him 10 points.

2006-08-31 00:17:49 · answer #2 · answered by MrZ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋