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Stephen rubbed one balloon on his hair for 10 seconds.

Then he grabbed another balloon and rubbed it on his hair for 10 seconds.

What will happen if he ties a string to each balloon and places them next to each other?

a The two balloons will repel.
b The two balloons will attract.
c The two balloons will do nothing since they are not charged.

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A


{Like charge repels}

{Unlike attract }

Since he rubbed both balloons on his hair they both acquire the same charge
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Answer:

a. The two balloons will repel

Step-by-step explanation:

when stephen rubs the balloon on his head, the balloon collects a negative charge. this will happen to both balloons and because the balloons are both negatively charged they will repel

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