In wintertime, we tend to observe more static electricity than in the summer. Why do you think this is the case?

the air is drier, which conducts electrons more easily

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the air is wetter, which could transfer electrons more

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the air is colder, which could transfer electrons more easily

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A and C both

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The correct option is D A and C both
At winter, the weather gets colder and the air becomes drier, Drier air becomes more conductive than humid air, while electrons travel faster at a cold temperature. So we observe more static electricity in winter than is summer.

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In wintertime, we tend to observe more static electricity than in the summer. Why do you think this is the case?

The correct option is D A and C bothAt winter, the weather gets colder and the air becomes drier, Drier air becomes more conductive than humid air, while electrons travel faster at a cold temperature. So we observe more static electricity in winter than is summer.

The correct option is D A and C both
At winter, the weather gets colder and the air becomes drier, Drier air becomes more conductive than humid air, while electrons travel faster at a cold temperature. So we observe more static electricity in winter than is summer.