I tend to carry a lot more static electricity around than other people I know. Why me?
2007-02-08 03:50:40 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
I think it's because some people have a lower resistance than others
2007-02-08 03:53:55 · answer #1 · answered by Boofie 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Dry air conducts electricity much better than moist are, this said someone with forced air heating will get shocked more than someone with radiant heating system. Some people have even said that it has to do with electrolyte concentration. But I feel that it has more to do with type of clothing worn. Synthetic fleece will hold a charge better than Natural fibers so it will have bigger releases when it does let go creating the shock. I hope that helps a little bit,
2007-02-08 13:30:18 · answer #2 · answered by Dina B 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Things that effect static electricity:
humidity in the air
clothing you are wearing (natural vs synthetic)
shoes you are wearing (leather vs rubber)
floor surface (carpet vs tile)
are you sitting/standing
what is the material of the chair
etc.
2007-02-08 18:13:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
It is not just you. When it is cold, I get shocked on my car, my mailbox etc. It drives me crazy. It does not seem to matter what kind of shoes I wear. I do not "shuffle" or drag my feet.
I think some people are just prone to it. :(
2007-02-08 11:55:02 · answer #4 · answered by laneydoll 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
some people carry alot, enough to destroy electrical equipment
like computers and washing machines
2007-02-08 11:55:44 · answer #5 · answered by steven m 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Maybe you have really dry skin.
2007-02-08 11:58:20 · answer #6 · answered by Tangent . 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋