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What factors in the climate affect occurrence of static shocks?

Asked by Mariah (25883points) January 27th, 2012

In my dorm, I take my sweater off and set it on the bed. It lies there making crackly noises for the next 30 seconds. Sometimes when I touch my doorknob I get a shock so powerful it actually hurts a little. I’ve never experienced such extreme static electricity anywhere else! Could it be because the air here is very dry, does that affect it? What else affects it?

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