Why do you think static happens more often during winter time?

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2007-10-14 14:21:52 · 2 answers · asked by Luis V 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

the dry air (due to typical winter weather and climate control heat) add to the ionization in the air, thus making static/shocks more feasible

2007-10-14 14:29:35 · answer #1 · answered by krazykatmeow 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Static electricity charges build up more readily in dry air. In the winter, the cold air tends to be drier than the warm air of summer.

2007-10-14 21:29:34 · answer #2 · answered by TitoBob 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋