Multiple choice

When there is a build up of static electricity on an object, what will eventually happen?

  1. the charge will move somewhere else

  2. the charge will slowly reverse

  3. the charge will disappear as time passes

  4. the charge will turn into pairs of ions
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Explanation

Static electricity is a stationary charge that builds up on an object. Eventually, this charge will discharge or flow to another object or the ground to reach a more neutral state.

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