Static Electricity Definition

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Solutions: Static Electricity: A stationary form of electricity, static electricity, is produced whenever positive and negative charges are separated by friction, pressure, heat, or induction. The separation produces a voltage, and when the voltage exceeds the insulating potential of the medium separating the oppositely charged particles, a discharge occurs as the particles rapidly come together. Static electricity can be easily built up on your body as you walk across a carpeted room. When you touch the metal case of your computer, the charged particles are attracted to the charge "sink" provided by the grounded metal case. Fortunately, no damage is likely to occur to the sensitive components. However, if you are working with unprotected components such as memory boards, memory chips, math co-processors, or any printed circuit boards, the static electricity that may build up on your body could definitely damage these sensitive components.

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