Static Atoms Charging PD Current Dangers of Static Uses of Static
Atom
Electrostatic forces Van de Graaff Electroscope Earthing
Current Current is the amount of flow of charge past a point in a given time. Current = amount of charge / time taken
Dangers of Static Light a bunsen
Examples Filling up with petrol Being saved by a helicopter Blowing up custard powder factories / saw mills
Cat, CD, hole punch
Uses of static - Photocopier
Use of Static - Smoke precipitator
Uses of static - painting Charged paint droplets. Repel into fine spray. Object to paint has opposite charge. Paint droplets attracted to all sides. Don’t waste paint.