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35. A balloon becomes negatively charged when it is rubbed

Last updated: 7/24/2022

35. A balloon becomes negatively charged when it is rubbed

35. A balloon becomes negatively charged when it is rubbed by a piece of fur. Then it is placed on a wall and appears to be attracted to the wall. Which of the following is NOT taking place. A. The balloon holds onto electrons better than fur does. B. The balloon is charged by friction C. The fur loses electrons and becomes positively charged. D. The wall becomes positively charged when it loses electrons to the balloon. E. The balloon sticks to the wall because of electrostatic attraction.