electrostatic properties

Electrostatic properties refer to the behavior of electric charges at rest. Like charges (positive-positive or negative-negative) repel each other, while opposite charges (positive-negative) attract. This force is called electrostatic force and depends on the amount of charge and the distance between objects. Materials can hold or transfer static electricity, which is the buildup of charges on their surfaces. Electrostatics explains phenomena like lightning, static cling, and the operation of devices like photocopiers. It’s a fundamental aspect of electricity that influences how objects interact and how energy is transferred without physical contact.