Electrostatics and Electrical Safety
This interactive simulation demonstrates key concepts about static electricity and electrical safety from Example 2.7.
Comb & Paper
Aircraft Tyres
Fuel Trucks
Power Line Safety
1. Comb Run Through Dry Hair Attracts Paper
Key Concept: Static Electricity
When two different materials rub together (like comb and hair), electrons can transfer, creating static charge.
What's happening: Running a comb through dry hair transfers electrons, charging the comb. The charged comb polarizes paper molecules (positive side toward comb, negative side away), creating attraction.
Why wet hair is different: Water is conductive, so any charge immediately dissipates rather than building up.
