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Differentiate between Static Electricity and Current Electricity.


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  1. Static Electricity- Static Electricity is generally defined as the build-up of charges on the surface of the objects.
  2. Current Electricity.- Current Electricity is defined as the flow of charge on the conductor.

Current Electricity

Static Electricity

The movement of charges across a Conductor gives rise to current electricityIn this type of electricity, it is referred as the charges are considered at rest.
It is used for running the appliances like fans, lights, etc.Lightning strokes, it develops by rubbing a Balloon on hair.
It can be directed.The path of electrons is unpredictable.
It is a kind of electricity which is responsible for running our electrical appliances.The static charge is produced generally on the surface of the insulators and conductors.
It is the flow of charges in the conductor.It is the result of an imbalance of charges in an object.


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