A TED-Ed Animation Explaining the Science Behind Static Electricity

A recent TED-Ed animated lesson by educator Anuradha Bhagwat explains the science behind static electricity. The lesson was animated by Artrake Studio.

We’ve all had the experience: you’re walking across a soft carpet, you reach for the doorknob and … ZAP. But what causes this trademark jolt of static electricity?

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