2006-12-08 13:08:36 · 7 answers · asked by sidharth_manu 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather
its static electricty. It is created from friction of you feet moving over the floor or taking clothes on or off or rubbing a ballloon on your head so it will stick to the wall, or pulling up you blankets.
It happens more in winter time, because the air is drier (lower humidity). Cold winter air contains less water by weight than humid summer air. When it gets heated in the furnace, the humidity can drop very low- 25% or so depending on your furnace / heat pump set up.
You can reduce the effects by adding a humidifier in your house.
2006-12-08 13:16:18 · answer #1 · answered by MrWiz 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
By rubbing your feet on the floor, you pick up (or lose, not sure which one) electrons from the floor. The dry air helps make this happen faster, when you touch a metal object, electrons in the metal (and even the entire earth) will jump to your finger (or off) until the charge is neutralized.
2006-12-08 13:15:36 · answer #2 · answered by Scooter_MacGyver 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The static electricity answer is correct, but it did not provide the solution or further explanation. The humidity in your house is too low. Dry, cold air support static electricity. Get a humidifier
2006-12-08 13:18:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's called static electricity. The air is very dry in winter, which causes static electricity to build very easily.
2006-12-08 13:16:31 · answer #4 · answered by D. A 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need more humidity in your home the solution is to get a humidifer or if you have one on your furnace you must turn it up for the winter months
2006-12-08 13:21:14 · answer #5 · answered by littlemama 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Static electricity.
2006-12-08 13:15:44 · answer #6 · answered by spamneggzzz 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Drier air.
2006-12-08 15:42:51 · answer #7 · answered by spikybeagle5 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋