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GCSE Physics - Static Electricity #24

By CognitoFrom BoclipsOctober 15, 2025

This video covers:
- That static charge builds up on non-conducting materials by the transfer of electrons
- Static charge doesn't normally build up on conducting materials, but can occasionally
- When static charge is discharged it can cause a spark

General info:
- Suitable for all GCSE and IGCSE courses
- See below for whether it is higher or foundation tier for your exam board
- See below for whether it is triple or combined for your exam board

Exam board specific info:
AQA - Only triple science (both foundation and higher tier)
IGCSE Edexcel - Only triple science (and only higher tier)
Edexcel - Only triple science (both foundation and higher tier)
OCR 21st Century - Only triple science (both foundation and higher tier)
OCR Gateway - Only triple science (both foundation and higher tier)

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