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How was the static electricity produced when Marcus received an electric shock after walking on a carpet and touching a doorknob?
- A Induction
- B Conduction
- C Friction
- D None of the above
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When Marcus walked on the carpet, friction caused electrons to transfer between his shoes and the carpet fibers. This resulted in an accumulation of static charge on his body. When he touched the doorknob, the built-up charge was suddenly discharged, causing a small electric shock. Induction and conduction do not explain this phenomenon since they involve charge movement through contact or a nearby field rather than friction.
