Static shock

Static shock

is the result of the redistribution of electric charges between different materials.

While relatively harmless, static shocks can be annoying and even painful. Luckily

there are a variety of methods you can use to reduce your likelihood of experiencing

static shock.

静 电是电荷在不同材料之间再分配的结果。

虽然相对无害，

但静电 可能会给人带

来不快与痛感。

所幸的是，

你可以使用各式各样的方法来减少遭受静电的可能性。

1. Changing your wardrobe

更换衣物

Static electricity is generated whenever two materials come into contact with one

another. Oftentimes, footwear scraping across fabrics and other surfaces generates

electric shock. People tend to build up electrostatic charge when they walk around,

but certain types of shoes can reduce the risk of shock.

当两种材料相互接触时，

便会产生静电。

通常情况下，

鞋在不同质地的织物以及

其他表面刮擦，

便会产生静电。

静电荷会随 着人们的走动而增加，

不过有几类鞋

可以减少静电的风险。

Rubber is a powerful insulator. But if you have carpeted floors, or work in a carpeted

office, wearing rubber-soled shoes greatly increases your chance of experiencing

static shock. Opt for leather-soled shoes instead.

橡胶是高效的绝缘体。

但如果你家里的地面铺着地毯，

或者公司办公室铺着地毯，

那么穿橡胶底的鞋子将大大增加你遭受静电的可能性。

因此，

你应该选择穿皮革

底的鞋子。

Wool is also a good conductor, and can rub against fabrics to generate static charge.

Try going for cotton socks over wool socks.

羊毛也是良导体，

可以通过与不同质地的织物摩 擦产生静电荷。

因此，

应该尝试

穿棉袜 而不是羊毛袜。

Be careful about fabrics. Certain fabrics are better at conducting electricity than

others and should be avoided.

当心不同质地的织物。应该避免使用某些导电性良好的织品。

Synthetic fabrics, like polyester, conduct electricity well. Limiting the use of such

materials in your personal wardrobe can reduce risk of static shock.

涤纶等合成纤维的导电 性良好。因此，在个人衣橱中应尽量减少使用此类材料，

从而减少静电风险。