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Ever been attacked by your sweater or zapped by a door-knob? 🔥 Today we reveal the triboelectric effect—the sneaky physics that makes clothes stick, balloons levitate hair, and your fingertip fire mini lightning bolts. Stick around to learn how a cheap dryer sheet can stop a 20 000-volt shock in its tracks!
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WHY WATCH?
• Understand why static charges build up in dry winter air
• See how electrons hop between everyday materials
• Learn pro tips to stop shocks (humidifiers, keys, dryer sheets)
• Perfect dinner-table science story in under 1 minute!

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🔹 Which anti-static tip will you try first? Comment below!

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That tiny zap you feel is static electricity, a high-voltage but low-current discharge. See how rubbing a balloon on your hair demonstrates the triboelectric effect, creating charge separation. This video explains static using everyday examples and simple scie