Electrostatic Charge

Electrostatic charge is the result of an imbalance of electric particles called electrons within an object. When two objects come into contact and then separate, electrons may transfer from one to the other, creating a static electricity difference. This causes the objects to either attract or repel each other depending on their charges. Common examples include rubbing a balloon on your hair or walking across a carpet and feeling a small shock. Electrostatic charges are stationary and can be temporarily held on surfaces, influencing how objects interact electronically without current flow like in household wiring.