Static Charge

+**Static Charge**

+Static charge is an imbalance of [electric charge](/wiki/electric_charge) on the surface of a material, often caused by the transfer of [electrons](/wiki/electron) through contact or friction. This accumulation of potential energy can lead to sudden discharges, such as a spark.

+## See also

+- [Electric Field](/wiki/electric_field)

+- [Conductor](/wiki/conductor)