Electrostatics

Electrostatics

Electrostatics: (n.) the study of stationary electric charges or fields as opposed to electric currents. 

Theory: in electrostatics the theory is that when a charged object comes into contact with another object that does not have an equal charge, the charges will try and become equal. Usually, when the charged object comes into contact with the unequally charged object, there is usually a spark. 

Picture: I chose the picture because it is an example of power surging through an unequally charged object, me. The reason my hair is standing is because the power is trying the quickest way out of my body into the ground, which is generally what electricity does, so it spreads out through my body to find the quickest outlet, evenly distributing itself. If I were to touch metal, which would provide an outlet, I would get shocked.