Because of a higher moisture content, air is a better conductor of charge in the summer than in the winter. Would you expect the shocks from the static electricity to be more severe in the summer or winter? Explain.
2007-11-17 11:59:38 · 4 answers · asked by Jennifer N 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
winter because less water means more static electricity. Water removes electrons in the air. this ultimately will reduce static electricity. so if there is more moisture in the summer then there will be less static electricity.
2007-11-17 12:03:20 · answer #1 · answered by Christian a 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In winter, the heating of homes reduces the moisture content of the air and static electric charge doesn't have the same chance to be drained off by conduction. Thus, shocks from walking on carpets etc is worse in the winter time.
2007-11-17 12:03:53 · answer #2 · answered by LucaPacioli1492 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The moisture arguement is compelling but consider this; In the dry climate one develops a static charge through friction, now you have a positive charge next to a ground. Can you say lightning magnet? Except that thundersnow is a very rare thing.
2007-11-17 12:05:44 · answer #3 · answered by Ricky J. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No electricity even static is a constant measure of force.........aaaaargh my brain gave in sorry
2007-11-17 12:02:32 · answer #4 · answered by Choose ME 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋