Factors Influencing Static Electricity

Factors Influencing Static electrical energyAbstractThe purpose of this experimentation is to escort the magnitude of nonoperational electrical energy and the factors influencing it. The importance of this study can be linked to mood, technological advances, and improving existing inventions or creating new inventions. The fascination with static electricity motivated me to understand what static electricity is, in order to further my knowledge and flawlessly explain the science of lightning.Static electricity is the imbalance of electric charge which produces a itsy-bitsy(a) spark, therefore on a much larger scale, lightning in a thunderstorm is the run of the separation of protons and electrons. For my experiment, I created an electroscope using a crank jar with a plastic lid, a paperclip holding two small pieces of aluminum foil and tape securing the paperclip. I used 3 balloons of distinct sizes, small, medium, and large and rubbed it on my hair to unwrap charges, wh ence I brought the balloon closer to the electroscope and the aluminumfoil then repelled from the opposite piece of aluminum this successfully conveyedthat there was a separation of charge on the balloon from rubbing it on my hair. I repeated this experiment with the next 2 balloons and recorded my results. To decrement the likelihood of failure, I did 2 more trials the results I came across supported my original hypothesis which stated that the bigger the material, the great amount of electric charge, and by and by conducting the experiment 2 more times with each diverse size of material, my hypothesis still was proved to be accurate. Upon proving the hypothesis to be true, I then concluded that the magnitude of lightning must have extreme strength considering the large scale damage it can do, and the fascination continued as I felt as though the science behind lightning was now between my in truth fingertips.To conclude, my experiment has taught me about the science of stat ic electricity, the unlike ways we can illuminate charges in order to induce a shock, and how it can be related and interconnected with climate. This field of study has extreme moment and I am reassured that the use of static electricity will grow, such as the use of static electricity in printers and photocopiers has already been implemented. For the next experiment I conduct, I would like to test the different solves other factors have on static electricity, such as the type of materials tested, the effects of the environment where the experiment takes place, or the significance of climate regarding static electricity.IntroductionfI have always been fascinated with electric charge, static electricity, and the effects of friction. The fascination with science and its relationship to staticelectricity and climate leaves me wondering what causes static electricity, how it is produced, and what argon the factors that create a higher magnitude of static electricity. The main reason I am motivated to do this experiment is due to the fact that the world is advancing technologically each and everyday. In my opinion the incorporation of static electricity into commonapplications is a very important subject to study especially considering the amazing capabilities, and future advancements, of printers, photocopiers. I have many un-answered questions about the science of static electricity and the various factors that mildew it.The earnic of static electricity raises interesting points and thought provoking questions, I would like to answer a few such as how does static electricity relate to lightning? What is the effect of size and temperature on static electricity? And, is static electricity necessary for life on Earth?+ The purpose of this experiment is to visualise the difference in magnitude ofstatic electricity, using several materials of different sizes. Testing the different materials will then lead me to understand the factors that may influence the stre ngth of electric charges, and how it could relate to climate.+Hypothesis I think that the size of an object is ther essential factor affectingthe magnitude of static electricity, that is, the bigger the material, the great magnitudeIndicatevariablesManipulatedvariable Size of the material testing balloonsRespondingvariableAmount of static electricityConstantsThe types of materials, consider of times each balloon is rubbed, and the temperature in the means the experiment will be conducted in.ResearchStatic electricity is an imbalance of electric charges, and is generated by the separation of positive charges and negative charges. Therefore, when two different materials are within contact, the electrons can move from one material to the next when then leaves a surplus of positive charge on the other material, this consequently creates static electricity. Static electricity may be produced by friction and create a spark however friction does not create it, but alternatively the tran sfer of electrons will create the static charge.All materials, people, and objects contain atoms. Atoms possess a nucleus which consist of protons and neutrons, whereas the electrons are outside of the nucleus. Objects and materials are usually neutrally aerated as there is an equal number of protons and electronshowever if there is an imbalance between theelectric charges induced by contact, static electricity will generate.Static electricity can also be generated through various ways, such as when putting ceramics under pressure or heat. One can also separate charges by positioning a charged object near a neutral object. This results in the charges of the neutral object repelling the same polarity as the charged object while the charged object will be attracted to the opposite polarity, which then causes the neutral object to have an unequal amount of charge.Discovering the different ways to separate charges increases my motivation to understand the factors that affect the magnitu de of static electricity. The transfer of electrons onto a different material and having an imbalance between charges will result in static electricity, however I would like to understand therelationship between polarity and size. My entire experiment is based on the many factors that could perchance influence the degree of static electricity. I am using the factors that could possibly affect static electricity as my foundation because staticelectricity is alert to human existence, and important. .HypothesisBased on my research, I think that the size of an object is the significant factor affecting the strength of static electricity, in other words, the larger the material, the greater the magnitude. Research that I have conducted has helped me discover the science behind lightning, which reenforces my hypothesis of largermaterials or objects that hold electric charge having greater strength because of how strong lightning is. Lightning is essentially static electricity on a bigger scale.ProcedureMaterialsGlass jarPlastic lidTape atomic number 13 foilPaper clipBalloonsRulerVariableso Manipulated variable- For this experiment, the size of each balloon will be manipulated.o Respondingvariable The magnitude of static electricity patent from thefoil repels.o Constants Types of material, number of times each balloon is rubbed, and the temperature of the environment that the experiment will be conducted in.Stepbystep1. Inflate 3 balloons of different sizes small, medium, and large2. neaten the paper clip out, then create a shape with a center circle with two maulers attached to it3. Make a small opening in the middle of the plastic lid4. Place the paper clip in the opening with the center circle sticking out from the top, and the hooks at the bottom, then secure it with tape5. Cut two small pieces of aluminum foil of equal size, then make a small messiness in the end of each strip6. Attach the strips of foil onto the hooks of the paperclip7. Now we have an electroscope and its time for the experiment to be conducted, create a data graph to record trials and measurements8. Grab the small balloon, and rub it on your hair 10 times, then take the balloon and get close to the top of the electroscope, the foil should then move apart this conveys that there is a separation of charges.9. Measure the distance between the aluminum foil in the data chart10. Repeat step 8 with the next two balloons and record the results to compare the strength of static electricity11. Complete 2 more trials for each size of the balloonsResultsObservationsSmall balloon0.7 inchesMedium balloon1inchLarge balloon1.2 inchesConclusionBased on the results of this experiment, the hypothesis that the bigger the material is, the stronger the magnitude, is proven to be true. The small balloon oneach trial has the smallest distance between the 2 strips of aluminum foil, and thelarge balloon has the largest distance. This correlation supports my originalchypothesis and can therefore elaborate my knowledge of static electricity and applyQ-it to wider scales. This study has extreme significance as it can be applied tocreating new inventions with the use of static electricity, explaining climate, and perceptiveness the different strengths of static electricity and its uses. On a personal interest, I believe the fascination with this topic is because of how powerful lightning can be, and how it can be conducted from my very fingertips.The purpose of this project for me is to understand the science behind lightninglearned the details of static electricity, why we feel a shock when there is an imbalance of charges, and the different ways to separate charges. For next time, I would like to experiment with varying materials rather than different sizes, and possibly change small details such as, number of rubs per material, number of trials, and trying to experiment in different temperatures.BibliographyHanania, Jordan, Kailyn Stenhouse, and Jason Donev. Stati c electricity. Static electricity-EnergyEducation.N.p., n.d. Web. 9 Jan. 2017..How does static electricity work? Howdoesstaticelectricitywork?EverydayMysteries FunScienceFactsfrom theLibraryofCongress).N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Jan.2017. .What Is Static Electricity? LiveScience.Purch, n.d. Web. 10 Jan. 2017..