Dr. Gilbert tried to hold a brass rod by hand and induce static electricity in it by friction. Why did he fail?
A. Static electricity is induced only on insulators while brass is conducting
B. The induced static charge flew through his hand and body to the ground
C. The static charge was not produced at all
D. It is not possible to induce static electricity by friction
Answer:B
Dr. Gilbert tried to hold a brass rod by hand and induce static electricity in it by friction. Why did he fail?
A. Static electricity is induced only on insulators while brass is conducting B. The induced static charge flew through his hand and body to the ground C. The static charge was not produced at all D. It is not possible to induce static electricity by friction