Static Electricity

Static Electricity

Trampolines can build up a lot of static electricity. You will probably notice it most when doing back drops or rolling around on it on a sunny day. You can feel the Zap of electricity leaving you when you touch the edge of the trampoline or a person standing on the ground.

Make hair stand up on end.

You can have a lot of fun rolling around on the trampoline to build up static electricity and then using it to Zap a nearby friend. When you do this, you will both feel a jolt of electricity as it travels from one person to another. If you manage to do it while dark, you may even be able to see a tiny bolt of lightning travel from your finger.

Under the Trampoline.

One of the fastest ways to build up static electricity and see it is to move under the trampoline and rub your hair on the mat. You should be able to see your light hairs stand up as they are attracted to the mat. Stay safe and make sure that people are not above and below the mat at the same time as this can lead to injuries.