Question

Why will you sometimes get a shock after walking across a carpet and touching a metal object, such as a door knob?

Answer 1

The reason you get shocked is because of static electricity. As you shuffle along a carpet ( especially with cotton socks on ), you start building up an electrical current. You conducted an electrical current, and then when you went to touch the metal you transferred the elecricity you built up, to that metal object.

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Answer 2

Hello Jrs19, static electricity enters your body if you slide your feet on a carpet. This electricity is then released into the metal door knob. Hope this helps. :)