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which of the following is a myth regarding electrostatic discharge (esd)?
○ simply touching an object can create static electricity. you do not have to rub the object.
○ sitting down or standing up from a chair can create static electricity.
○ if you can’t feel esd, the surge is not sufficient to harm computer components.
○ most often, esd degrades computer components, and they fail at a later date.
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Explanation:

To determine the myth about Electrostatic Discharge (ESD), we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Touching an object (without rubbing) can create static electricity (e.g., due to charge transfer), so this is true.
• Option 2: Moving (like sitting/standing from a chair) can cause charge separation, creating static electricity, so this is true.
• Option 3: ESD surges that are not felt can still harm computer components (as computer components are sensitive to even small voltage spikes). So the idea that non - felt ESD can't harm components is a myth.
• Option 4: ESD often degrades components over time (they fail later), which is a true fact about ESD's effect on computer parts.

Answer:

C. If you can't feel ESD, the surge is not sufficient to harm computer components.