Where are static electricity used?

Where are static electricity used?

Static electricity is used in a variety of applications, including:

• In printers and photocopiers, static electricity is used to attract the ink or toner to the paper.
• In paint sprayers, static electricity is used to create a more uniform coating of paint.
• In air filters, static electricity is used to attract dust and other particles.
• In electrostatic precipitators, static electricity is used to remove pollutants from smokestacks.
• In the production of some types of plastics, static electricity is used to help the plastic flow more smoothly.
• In some types of fireworks, static electricity is used to create sparks and other effects.

Static electricity can also be used to generate electricity, but this is not a practical application at present.