How long does a static electricity charge last?

Question

I am trying to explain to someone that a static electric charge is gone the second it is grounded out, but can be rejuvenated again from the same source. Where can I get printed information that supports me?

Answer 1

I'm not sure the best place to get printed information. but start here and look at the references http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrostatic_charge

If a body is charged electrostatically by friction or charge transfer, it will remain charged for a very long time. The rate of charge leakage depends on the conductivity of the medium in contact with the body. Dry air is a very poor conductor, so a body in dry air will hold a charge a long time. Moist air is a better conductor, so the charge will leak away rapidly. If the charged body is itself an isolated conductor (like a metal ball), it can be discharged rapidy by contacing it with another conductor that has a larger electrical capacitance. A metal doorknob can get charged and retain its charge for some time; a person touching the knob will "discharge" the doorknob by "taking in" the charge from the knob. The body's capacitance is so large, that most of the charge ends up in the body and not the knob. Note that it is not necessary for the body to be "earthed" to discharge the small doorknob.

Answer 2

Just do a simple experiment.
Obtain a rubber rod, wool cloth and a magnet and string.
Rub the wool with the rubber creating static positive charge and observe its charge upon the magnet on a string

Then ground the rubber and play with the magnet again. Notice that nothing will happen.

Two things here, basically 1) almost anything can obtain a charge including insulators 2) static charge is just charge made through friction

Answer 3

static electric charges always exissts between the atoms but it doesnot come out of the surface of the body(The force field)it comes out only when the electrons are lost it only lasts for a minute or so until the atoms regenuates their charge.
I think many give this answer only print them and show them.

Answer 4

Only when the charge connects with positively charged particles. The static elecricity stays on until it is released. It's not wise to go outside in a lightning storm after rubbing your shoes frequently on the carpet... Zap.

Answer 5

in case you do not have a humidifier in you place, perhaps attempt one. or you need to get some Static shield, and spray your outfits, carpet, and uphostery, including interior the vehicle,and attempt spraying some on a fabric, and wipe the vehicle surfaces the place the fee originates. in basic terms a concept, yet could be properly worth a attempt.