Draven said:
Repulsive static electricity is a type of electric charge that causes objects to push away from each other. This is in contrast to attractive static electricity, which causes objects to pull towards each other.
Repulsive static electricity occurs when two objects with the same type of charge are brought close together. Since like charges repel each other, this causes the objects to push away from each other.
In most cases, repulsive static electricity is not harmful to humans. However, if the electric charge is strong enough, it can cause discomfort or even small shocks.
To control repulsive static electricity, you can use anti-static materials or grounding techniques. Anti-static materials help to dissipate the electric charge, while grounding techniques allow the charge to flow into the ground rather than building up on the object.
Some common examples of repulsive static electricity include rubbing a balloon on your hair to make it stand up, using a Van de Graaff generator to make your hair stand on end, and seeing clothes cling together after being in the dryer.