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12 September, 20:47

Why do you experience a shock or even see a spark when you reach for a doorknob.

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  1. 12 September, 20:48
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    When you touch a doorknob, all the charge wants to leave you and go to the doorknob. You see a spark and get a shock as the electrons leave you. Lightning is the result of static electricity.
  2. 12 September, 21:01
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    Answer: static electricity

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    You see, you rubbed your body either against a coat or the carpet. It send negative electrons throughout your body and once you hit metal with your hand it creates an electric shock that's called static electricity.
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