When excessive electrons flow from one body to another, this is referring to what type of electrical process?

The concept of excessive electrons flowing from one body to another is known as static discharge. This process occurs when there is an imbalance of electric charge between two objects, causing the electrons to move rapidly in order to neutralize the charge difference.

Static discharge can often be observed in everyday situations, such as when you touch a doorknob after walking on a carpet and feel a small shock. This quick transfer of electrons occurs because the first object (like your body) has accumulated excess electrons and the second object (like the doorknob) is at a different electrical potential.

In contrast, other processes like conduction involve the transfer of electrons through a conductor (like copper wire), and induction refers to the transfer of energy by electromagnetic fields without direct contact. A voltage surge describes a sudden increase in voltage that can occur in electrical circuits but does not specifically relate to the transfer of electrons between two bodies in the manner described by static discharge.