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Because of a higher moisture content, air is a better conductor of charge in the summer than in the winter. Would you expect the shocks from static electricity to be more severe in summer or winter? Explain your answer.
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Moisture in the air increases its conductivity because water molecules can carry charge. Therefore, air with higher moisture content, like in the summer, is a better conductor of electricity. Show more…
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