What is the difference between static and current electricity?

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Static Electricity Current Electricity

Static electricity is the study of charges at rest. Current electricity is the study of charges in motion.

When a body is charged by rubbing, it acquires static electricity. The flow of current in a conductor is called an electric current.

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Static Electricity	Current Electricity
Static electricity is the study of charges at rest.	Current electricity is the study of charges in motion.
When a body is charged by rubbing, it acquires static electricity.	The flow of current in a conductor is called an electric current.