Static zaps when you climb out of a car are more than a minor annoyance; they are a tiny physics lesson delivered straight to ...

Who hasn't felt that sharp zap when stepping out of a car? The good news is that there are things you can do to prevent these ...

The questions in this quiz are suitable for GCSE physics students studying electrical charges, charging by friction and electric fields. If you struggled with the quiz, don't panic - we've got you!

Sebastian Deffner is affiliated with the Department of Physics at the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC). Static electricity is a ubiquitous part of everyday life. It’s all around us, ...

A balloon rubbed against the head can be both a hair-raising and a hair-tearing experience, a new study suggests. Clumps of balloon and hair invisible to the naked eye may break off each object during ...

Try these interactive flashcards based on GCSE physics past papers. By working your way through the flashcards created by experts, you can prepare for your physics exams and make your revision more ...

High-voltage copper plates can remove up to three-quarters of frost from a surface, while using much less energy than conventional heating ...

Static electricity is a ubiquitous part of everyday life. It’s all around us, sometimes funny and obvious, as when it makes your hair stand on end, sometimes hidden and useful, as when harnessed by ...

Static electricity is a ubiquitous part of everyday life. It’s all around us, sometimes funny and obvious, as when it makes your hair stand on end, sometimes hidden and useful, as when harnessed by ...