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What is the major difference between static electricity and current electricity?


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Static Electricity Current Electricity
1. Definition: Static electricity refers to the electricity that accumulates on a substance's face.1. Definition: The passage of electrons is responsible for current electricity.
2. Causes: Because of the passage of negative charges from one object to another, it causes.2. Causes: The mobility of electrons is necessary for current electricity.
3. Material: Both the conductor and the insulator create static electricity.3. Material: Only in a conductor does current electricity develop.
4. Magnetic Field: The magnetic field is not induced.4. Magnetic Field: It causes a magnetic field to form.
5. Time Period: Exist for a brief period of time.5. Time Period: It has been around for a long time.
6. Measuring Device: Electroscope with gold leaf.6. Measuring Device: A metre with both analogue and digital readings.
7. Examples: Lightning strokes are created by rubbing the balloons on hair, among other things.7. Examples: The fan, light, and television are all powered by current energy.


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