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Static Electricity

02/25/2010 12:50 PM

How can you measure a static charge?

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Re: Static Electricity

02/25/2010 1:13 PM

Accurately with an "electrostatic voltmeter", "static meter" "static charge meter" or various other test methods (which will give you an indication with varying accuracy).

Try an internet search of the above links, "measuring static charge" or the following link.

http://amasci.com/emotor/voltmeas.html

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Re: Static Electricity

02/28/2010 11:27 AM

Reach for a metal object, if your hair stands up on end, you were up there pretty good.

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