Who has not ever felt an electric shock when touching someone or an object? The sensation of electrical current can range from mild discomfort to severe pain, and can occur in different situations. In the case of touching a friend, rubbing against a classmate or coworker, the sensation can be especially uncomfortable and even painful. But why does this happen?
In this article, we will explore the reasons behind the feeling of electrical current when touching someone or an object. You will discover how static electricity is produced, what are the factors that influence its intensity and how it is related to the electrical conductivity of the human body. In addition, we will offer you some practical advice to prevent or reduce the sensation of electric current. If you’ve ever wondered why this happens or how to deal with it, read on and discover the scientific explanation behind this common phenomenon.
Static electricity and its spiritual meaning: how to interpret this phenomenon in terms of the energy and vibrations of the universe
There are people who often comment that they live with static electricity in their body and that they can barely touch anything without feeling that sudden cramp. Is this true? Are there people more sensitive than others to this common phenomenon?
Why do some people tend to suffer more from static electricity?
Static electricity is not visible but it is part of our life. However, common does not mean that it is harmless, because in addition to producing cramps it is also capable of generating fires and explosions. You have to control it.
But what is it really? Well, to make it simple we have to remember what was explained to us so many times at school: all materials are made up of atoms, and in turn, these atoms are made up of a positively charged nucleus around which one or more electrons move. negatives.
Static electricity, as the word itself tells us, is electricity that is generated at rest. And in what way? Typically, the charge of these atoms is neutral: the positivity of the nucleus is equalized by the sum of the negative charges of all the electrons that revolve around it.
Now, the moment an electron is gained or lost, the problem appears, the imbalance. An atom that loses one or more electrons becomes positively charged, while an atom that gains one or more electrons becomes negatively charged. Static electricity is generated as a result of an accumulation or excess of electrical charge (almost always due to friction) in an insulating material, or in one that, despite being an electrical conductor, is insulated. An example? The most classic: putting your hand on the car door to close it and feeling a horrible cramp.
As you can see, the car has accumulated static electricity while driving due to air rubbing against the sheet metal, it releases it through our body, since we are excellent conductors of electricity, while the wheels, thanks to the material they are made of They isolate her.
No people are especially sensitive to static electricity
Indeed, as the experts tell us, there are no people “more sensitive than others” to static electricity. Actually, what happens is the following:
There are those who are more likely to accumulate more electricity due to the way they dress and their footwear. Take a look at what materials you usually use. Be careful if you always wear wool or synthetic or acrylic fabrics, also be careful if there are carpets or rugs in your home or at your workplace.
It is curious in many cases how people who, due to the materials they carry on their body, or the objects they have touched, have even been able to cut off a telephone conversation just by touching that person who is speaking. There are “sparks” that can even be heard and seen, which is why we must be very careful.
Take note of how to avoid and free yourself from static electricity:
- Put on shoes with rubber soles.
- If you notice that you have static electricity on your hands, wash them with water, in this way we make a good grounding discharge.
- Touching metal, ceramic or terrazzo will also free you from it.
And be careful, because according to some studies, suffering from stress also generates changes in our body that make us more sensitive to static electricity. So if this is your case, do not hesitate, take life more calmly, take care of your shoes and also avoid touching the car door when you get out of it… It is the most common case of suffering from these cramps!
Do you usually suffer from these annoying cramps very often?
-Valeria Sabater-