Electrostatics

Electrostatics is the study of stationary electric charges. It explores how certain types of materials can hold a static (or still) charge and how it influences other objects at a distance. Think of it as the science behind the shock you feel when you touch a doorknob after shuffling your feet on the carpet, or the magnetic pull that draws small pieces of paper to a rubbed balloon. These scenarios are examples of how electrostatic forces work, acting to attract or repel objects due to their electric charge.