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    • Diagram showing what happens when a balloon is rubbed on hair.
    Rights: The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato Published 2 April 2019 Size: 87 KB Referencing Hub media

    When a balloon is rubbed on hair, fur or wool, electrons are moved from the hair to the balloon, giving the balloon a negative charge.

    Balloon cut-out © Ivan Trifonenko and cartoon woman © ponytail1414. Both licensed through 123RF Ltd.

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