Winter is approaching and everytime the temperature drops, I get more prone to being electrocuted from static buildup while driving my car. And when I say electrocuted, I really mean it. It's very itensive. Obviously, it has to do with my rubber soles, but how can I avoid getting shocked ? or What techniques do you use to avoid getting shocked when you notice the buildup of static ?
2007-11-07 12:09:58 · 2 answers · asked by SR 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
It's not your rubber soles. It's that synthetic upholstery in the car.
2007-11-07 12:18:09 · answer #1 · answered by Nomadd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can dissipate a static charge by periodically touching a piece of metal that is grounded to your car's chassis.
The longer you wait to dissipate the charge, the worse the shock you'll receive.
2007-11-07 12:13:35 · answer #2 · answered by lithiumdeuteride 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋