What is Static Electricity?

Static electricity happens in the winter. The air is drier in your home. Objects have more electrical charge. When you touch a light switch you could get a small shock!

What Do You Think? Ask an adult to blow up a balloon. Rub it back and forth quickly on the carpet or a sofa to build up a static charge. Then see if it will stick to a wall!  

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