Static electricity happens when electrons pass through from one object to another such as from your hair to a comb as you comb your hair. If you then hold the comb near your hair strands of hair appear to move forward and stick to the comb. This is because the hair and the comb
have opposite charges, causing them to attract each other. The transfer of electrons creates an imbalance of charge, resulting in static electricity. This is also why clothes sometimes cling together after being in the dryer, as the friction between the fabrics causes electron transfer and static buildup. Static electricity can be annoying, but it can also be used in useful ways, such as in photocopiers and inkjet printers.
