The science of static electricity - Anuradha Bhagwat

We’ve all had the experience: you’re walking across a soft carpet, you reach for the doorknob and … ZAP. But what causes this trademark jolt of static electricity? Anuradha Bhagwat sheds light on the phenomenon by examining the nature of matter.

Lesson by Anuradha Bhagwat, animation by Artrake Studio.

[majgoatee]

It's amazing how a three Minute Video explains this better than a Physics teacher in 10 periods

[aksasusan]

It has been 7 yrs since this video was posted and still the quality of the content is unmatchable .The most interesting and unique way of teaching . Had such videos be made for each concept, everyone would have truly loved physics. Such videos should be presented before the children in classrooms so that they can " feel the physics in everyday life " .
Those who agree with me can like

[animalloverjulian]

who else is a high school freshman like me and watching this for their science homework.

[allys]

A few years ago, I will pulling a blanket out; the room was completely dark. For a few seconds, I not only heard a bit of static electricity but I could also see some tiny, glow in the dark blue lines on my arm from the static I got from the fleece blanket. It was one of the coolest things I’d ever seen.

[MorrisonEnterprise]

Fun fact: Most static shocks are around 10, 000 volts. Compared to your home outlets which are 120 volts. The difference is there is a much smaller supply of electrons from the shock (amperage) so they don't do any damage.

[bmeares]

2:41 somebody wasn't paying close attention to details in his hand

[steveoh]

0:32 I like how neutron dont care a thing

[matin]

I can never forget what happened two weeks ago. My arm rubbed against the table in class and I could clearly hear the electric spark sound and got a terrible shock when I accidentally touched the screw of the table. I can never forget the pain. If you know any tips on how to prevent such a thing from happening again please share them. I would greatly appreciate tips to avoid static electric shocks

[mokshsurya]

I had no words to describe Ted Ed work I hope they keep developing and make there way to every children to teach them a better way to live. Thanks Ted Ed 🙂🙏. Iam a student I don't have mony to donate but I can like and share your videos.

[foodgonm]

I liked how they illustrated the lightning coming from the negatively charged objects (ground, metal, cloud) to the positively charged cloud. Demonstrating the natural flow of electricity, instead of the conventional illustration used for showing the flow of electricity.

[rai]

Must study for test!
But Ted-Ed videos are so much more interesting. Don't have to strength/discipline to close all these tabs. 
Oh well, Looks like I'm staying up tonight.

[snehasathe]

Best lesson ever ... I understood everything very well, thanks to Anuradha didi, the animators, the voice artists musicians and the whole team of Ted-ed.... Ted-Ed you guys are amazing!!😍❤️

[prodhaku]

the best explanation I've found on youtube about it, the first one that actually explains why do they happen

[kalv]

If only school could make stuff like this interesting like how you guys are doing at Ted-Ed

[Lily-secy]

2:42 is so funny! 😂 I couldn’t stop laughing in class!

[XalconKugelBlitz]

Me: absorbs as much static electricity as possible

Friend: hi what are you doing?

Me: nothing lets have a hand shake!

Friend:

Me: I AM THE GOD OF -THUNDER!- ELECTRICITY!

[RobertMinsk]

3:07 im so happy! Wait what did i just do

[rownrown]

This is an absolutely wonderful explanation. I'm finally beginning to grasp what electricity really is. Thank you so much

[nanuhk]

best video on static electricity!!!! I finally understand it now!!

[nevergivethedmideas]

Came here for a physics lesson, and now I know how to combat my nemesis: the metal bar on my bed which always shocks me in the evening.
I'd like to say that this information is absolutely shocking!
Ba-dum tss!