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Re: Stupid Question about Static Electricity

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Originally Posted by Novice100
I am sick of getting shocked when I get out of my car. I know that I could do the "key thing", but I still feel the shock every now and then. I was wondering if I could somehow use simple electrical components; e.g., resistor, capacitor, etc. to help dissapate the energy so I do not feel it. Thanks in advance.
If you hold on to a metal part of the car (for instance, the top of the door) as you get out, you won't get shocked. Doing this keeps you at the same potential as the car, which is what you want. I'm not aware of any other easy way to do this.