What term refers to the loss of static electricity as electric charges transfer from one object to another?

The correct term for the loss of static electricity when electric charges transfer from one object to another is Static Discharge. This phenomenon occurs when there is a buildup of electrical charge on the surface of an object, leading to a difference in electric potential. When the potential becomes sufficient, the accumulated charge can jump from one object to another, equalizing the charge and resulting in a sudden release of energy, often experienced as a small shock.

In this context, the concept of Static Discharge is particularly relevant in everyday situations, such as when you walk across a carpet and then touch a metal doorknob, resulting in a brief shock. The transfer of the electric charge neutralizes the static electricity, which is why this event is termed “discharge.”

Other terms provided in the options describe different aspects of electrical behavior. Current Flow refers to the movement of electric charge through a conductor in an electrical circuit. Charge Transfer implies the process of moving electrical charge, but does not specifically capture the suddenness and energy release characteristic of static electricity loss. Voltage Loss pertains to a decrease in electric potential energy in a circuit, which is unrelated to the instantaneous transfer of static electricity between two objects.