Lagos — A new study published in Advanced Energy Materials by researchers at Chung-Ang University reports a Tesla turbine–inspired electricity generator that produces high-voltage electrical output ...

Static electricity can be defined as a stationary charge that builds up on the surface of a material. The interaction between stationary charges, known as electrostatics, leads to two key problems: ...

People from ancient times knew that rubbing certain materials and then touching something caused a spark. Studying what is called electrostatics laid the groundwork for understanding electricity and ...

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