Why Does This Happen?

When you maybe reach out to take something from somebody you ever feel what I can only describe as an electric shock? If so why does that happen?

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CrazyMusicLover · 31-35

Dry air and static electricity. You can get it even from water when you wash your hands.

Thandeka · 31-35, F

@CrazyMusicLover Dry air?

CrazyMusicLover · 31-35

@Thandeka [quote]Drier conditions tend to result in a higher risk of static electricity buildup, which can lead to electrostatic discharges. This is due to the fact that the air moisture content is a natural conductor, earthing any potential static charge.[/quote]

Thandeka · 31-35, F

@CrazyMusicLover It would make sense if it was summer time but it's the winter season on my side of the world 😄.

CrazyMusicLover · 31-35

@Thandeka If it's freezing outside and you are heating then air can get very dry indoors. The driest air I ever experienced was in winter when it was around -10°C outside and the heating was on at home. It usually gets that bad that my hair raises up.