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Give 15-20 facts about Static electricity in list format.

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1.) As little as a spark of static electricity can measure thousands of volts, but has a very little current and only lasts for a very short period of time

2.) Lightning is a very powerful and VERY dangerous example of static electricity.

3.) As dangerous as lightning is, around 70% of people struck by lightning survive.

4.) A static charge happens when two surfaces touch each other and the electrons move from one object to another

5.) Static electricity is different from

electricity that is generated by a turbine or chemical batteries

6.) Lightning is caused by a buildup of static electricity inside a storm cloud.

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