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Why do we feel electricity even when we grab someone's hand or the door handle?

Why do we feel electricity even when we grab someone's hand or the door

How many times have you met someone and shaken your hand. Or open the door of the house and feel the current.

Have you ever wondered why this happens?

It all starts with an atom.

Let's get a little into physics. An atom consists of 3 elements: Positively charged protons, negatively charged electrons, and neutrons that are neutral. Usually an atom is neutral due to the balance between electrons and protons, but this balance is not always maintained. There are times when the balance is broken by creating a static energy and then being discharged.

This balance is broken by the friction of various objects, but is restored quickly after discharge.

What can you do?

Hydrate everything

Surprisingly, the weather often has to do with this situation. Electric charge occurs most often in winter or in dry climates, allowing electrons to form easily on the surface of our skin. Humid air stops negatively charged electrons and we rarely feel electric charge. While we can not change the weather, we can prepare for it:

Keep the container boiling in your home, adding humidity to the air.

Plants can also add moisture to your home.

Moisturize the skin constantly with creams.

Choose your wardrobe carefully

Be attentive to the materials you choose to wear. Certain materials - such as wool or synthetic fabrics - are excellent conductors of electricity. Try to limit the use of these materials. Wear cotton instead - it conducts less electricity and reduces the chances of an electric shock.

Choose leather-soled shoes rather than rubber-soled ones, as the former are less likely to conduct electricity.

Carry something metallic with you

A static load is often created during movements such as pushing a cart in a store or driving a car. Hold things made of metal - like keys - to discharge accumulated energy before touching something with your bare hands.

Adjust your bed

Sheets are usually rubbed together causing this energy to accumulate. Steps that can help you avoid this include:

Avoid rubbing fabrics and fix the bed.

* Bright Side article was adapted in Albanian by Tiranapost.al