The secrets of giving hurry

Have you ever wondered if Zeus, the Greek god of heaven and thunder, was cramp? It has certainly not reached that point of “nerd”, but it is not a question as absurd as it seems. Yes ourselves Sometimes we give and receive mini -electric discharges when we touch each other or touch a surfaceHe, who used to wear Ray in his hand, had to spend his life with cramps.

To understand, we must go back to our school stage, when we learned that the subject is formed by small particles called atoms that in turn are composed of three types of subspeakers: The protonshave that positive electrical charge; The neutrons (neutral load); And The electrons (negative tax). The first two live in the core of the atom, while the electrons turn around them and are a little more likely to escape. Just for the fact of Rub, heat, move or illuminate a materialThis small electric can easily release from the track of one atom and jump to another (and so on).

This loss and profit of electrons under atoms ensures that some objects acquire Positive electrical charge (electronic defect) and other negative electrical load (surplus electrons)That give rise to electric phenomena, such as static electricity, what the ultimate responsible person is for what we know as “cramp”. That is, before this annoying feeling was unintentionally felt when touching something that had to collect something electricity (positive or negative).

«Nature does not like something that happens because, Of course materials are neutral, That is, they contain the same number of electrons as protons, so when there is an excess or an electronic defect in a body, nature wants to compensate for what it costs to restore electrical neutrality, ”explains Alberto Corbi Bellot, professor at the Higher School of Engineering and Technology at the international university of La Rioja (Unir).

How do you do it? Sometimes we find out, soft and persistent, such as the batteries of our mobile phones or electric cars, but others in an abrupt and surprising way, by cramping. For example, A car can be loaded with electricity due to the wind friction against the body of the body. «Metal tends to charge negatively, so it will show an excess of electrons. If we leave it alone, he will let go of electrons and restore his neutrality, but if we touch the body before that happens, we will feel a cramp. This is because the metal atoms, to compensate electrically, see an ideal place in it in our body, “Corbi explains.” The fact that the cramp is annoying is because this compensation is violent. “

The same happens when two people play and spark. Metaphorically it is a product of love, but in real life it is static electricity that makes yours. If one is positively loaded and the other is negative, when they are rubbed, their electrons are abruptly compensated, so that cramps are a reason.

All this explains why Zeus, given his habit of wearing a jet, was probably always loaded with electricity and the spreading of Crabres to tutipén tutipén. In a person this is unlikely, though There are people who regularly give more cramps than others. To be far from Genetics, race, gender or age, rather, to their interaction with the environment around them,. “The fabrics of the clothing you saw, the material of the shoes you wear, the type of soil you get on or the activities it performs, influence static electricity,” says Corbi. Here are some tips to avoid it.

Synthetic substances, such as polyester or nylonThey prefer static electricity that accumulates in the body. Natural tissues such as cotton or linen, electricity are better absorbing on their side.

Hair is a large electricity accumulator. Does your hair once have a sweater? When rubbing with the fabric, the hairs are loaded with positive electricity and disposal. Because they are subject to the head, they cannot go far apart, so they are left behind to stay as separate as possible between them. To reduce the electricity that accumulates in the hair, it is best to wash it with cold water and unravel with a comb instead of a brush.

If the humidity of the environment is less than 30 or 40%, the static electricity increases. Therefore, in general, We suffer more cramps in the summer and during dry winters. Heating and air conditioning also resecute the environment, so it is useful to resort to a humidifier or plants.

The shoes, especially those of Big sole and rubberThey promote static electricity. Go barefoot, if you can, avoid it.

Carpets and moquettes are a huge source of static electricity. The friction that occurs when we step on it increases our electrical charge. The more they avoid, the less possible cramps.

It is common to feel cramp when leaving the car because the friction of clothing with the tissue of the seats ensures that electrons loosen themselves and create a powerful electrical charge that is released when the floor steps on the street. To avoid it, Grab the metal body from the roof as you take your feet or close the door with the elbow (if you wear clothes it covers) or only touch the glass. Another option is to cover the chair with a braided wooden balls that are used to prevent sweat or to buy an anti -static belt – stunches hanging on the back of some old cars – that serve to connect the body with the earth, preventing the vehicle from loading electricity and that passenger cramps.

They enable us to download the electricity we collect. To do this, they grab the wrist and in turn connect a large and neutral body, like a table. They are especially recommended for professionals who work with electrical appliances.