Television car expert lauren fix has more in this editio.
Static electricity closing car door.
Wool is a natural static electricity generator as is leather.
Most shocks happen because you and the car have picked up opposite charges so try holding the metal frame as you get out of the car to balance the charge out.
All that static electricity has to go somewhere of course and that s what s exactly happening as you close your door.
In this video from the physics girl youtube channel host dianna cowern explains exactly why exiting your car can cause a nasty static shock when you touch the outside of it.
There s a lengthier and more scientific explanation to that and mr.
To get out of a car without getting shocked by static electricity either touch something that lets the charge balance out or prevent the static from gathering in the first place.
What can you do to stop it.
Your car s body remains at ground or negative charge.
When you get out of.
Static electricity can be shocking and unexpected when exiting your car.
The reason involves the differential potentials of materials in your car.