My 5 year old nephew actually asked me this today and i had no way to explain before explaining what electrons are, what is a charge..
How do I simplify it?
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Static electricity happens when two things rub against each other and make tiny invisible sparks. You know how when you slide down a plastic slide, sometimes your hair sticks up on end? That’s because the plastic slide makes your hair and your clothes rub together and create static electricity. Basically, it’s like magic lightning that happens when things get too close and can’t resist each other. Cool, right?
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