Write a short note on static electricity.

Static electricity refers to the imbalance of electric charges on the surface or between or within a material.

• When an object is negatively charged, the other one becomes positively charged when they are closer. The constant rubbing of these two objects creates an electron imbalance and a buildup of self-produced current produces static electricity.
• This is observed in both insulators and conductor. For instance, sticking of hair to the wool of a hat is a result of this.
• This phenomenon is more common in the dry season as moisture prevents electron transfer.

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