Differentiate between Static electricity and Current electricity.

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The difference between Static electricity and Current electricity is,
Static electricity Current electricity
1. It consists of stationary charges. 1. It consists of flowing charges.
2. It can occur in both conductors and insulators. 2. It can occur only in conductors.
3. It does not require an electric circuit. 3. It requires a closed electric circuit.
4. Lightning is an example of static electricity 4. Electricity obtained by batteries is an example of current electricity.

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Static electricity	Current electricity
1. It consists of stationary charges.	1. It consists of flowing charges.
2. It can occur in both conductors and insulators.	2. It can occur only in conductors.
3. It does not require an electric circuit.	3. It requires a closed electric circuit.
4. Lightning is an example of static electricity	4. Electricity obtained by batteries is an example of current electricity.