2007-11-11 07:49:29 · 3 answers · asked by xannie222x 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather
As he/she walks along the carpet, he/she builds up a static charge. The reason this charge is built up is that carpet and human skin are relatively far apart on the Triboelectric Series. The static charge that is built up grounds through the person's hands and into the metal radiator (door knob, etc) , creaking the spark.
2007-11-11 08:31:26 · answer #1 · answered by WeatherNerd 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
friction against the carpet charges them up - static charge.
The shock comes when they discharge to say the radiator
2007-11-11 17:46:29 · answer #2 · answered by rosie recipe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DUE TO THE LACK OF HUMIDITY A STATIC CHARGE IS FORMED FROM THE SHOES OR SOCKS BRUSHING ACROSS THE CARPET THIS CHARGE IS NEUTRALIZED BY TOUCHING ANOTHER PERSON OR AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET OR SWITCH. OR ANYTHING THAT ACTS AS A GROUND
2007-11-11 18:18:31 · answer #3 · answered by Loren S 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋