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Why when you rub a balloon on a piece of fabric or carpeting and then hold it against your head, your hair can stand up?
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Why when you rub a balloon on a piece of fabric or carpeting and then hold it against your head, your hair can stand up?
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Static electricity builds up through the balloon and to your hair making them attract , so when you lift up the balloon your hair attracts to your hair.
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Static Electricity caused from the rubbing causes your hair to stand up
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