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Ok I am analyzing my data and I need to figure out exactly why static electrcity can not get trapped in wet hair
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Static Electricty IN WET HAIR
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Re: Static Electricty IN WET HAIR
Hi,
The short answer is that water dissolves salts to form ions which conduct electricity. To build up a static charge the charges need to be trapped on an insulator, a non conductor of electricity. So wet hair is a conductor of electricity.
Best regards,
Barrett L. Tomlinson
The short answer is that water dissolves salts to form ions which conduct electricity. To build up a static charge the charges need to be trapped on an insulator, a non conductor of electricity. So wet hair is a conductor of electricity.
Best regards,
Barrett L. Tomlinson