Can Eye lashes generate static electricity

Subject: Can Eye lashes generate static electricity

Date: Tue Feb 9 14:32:24 2010
Posted by Robert
Grade level: nonaligned School: No school entered.
City: Scappoose State/Province: oregon Country: USA
Area of science: Biophysics
ID: 1265751144.Bp

Message:


If hair can generate static electricity when rubbed against plastic, then 
wouldn't the same be true for an eyelash against polycarbonate corrective 
lens's. the real question is could this cause electrolsys and kill the eyelash?

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