2006-12-09 18:12:59 · 3 answers · asked by fstrkm 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
The change of weather- a cool front in the winter, for example- can suck the moisture right out of the air. Also, heating your dwelling dries the air there. Both can promote a buildup of static electricity- from rubbing your socks on the carpet (intentionally or unintentionally), to petting the cat, to the energy of the car's engine being dispersed into the atmosphere, or held in the metal frame rather than being grounded. Add to that static buildup the fact that metal is a serious conductor of electricity, and you have the makings of a spark- the static electricity leaping from you body to the metal surface of the car, or visa versa.
2006-12-09 18:32:52 · answer #1 · answered by BabyBear 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually because the vehicle is not properly earthed. Check and clean the earth strap where it connects to the body of your car. (the metal connections may be corroded or dirty.
2006-12-09 18:32:27 · answer #2 · answered by mandbturner3699 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
static electricity
2006-12-09 18:32:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋