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Why would a balloon stick to you after it is rubbed against wool?

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Rubbing the balloon against hair or wool causes electrons to move from the hair or wool to the balloon. Because electrons are negatively charged, the balloon acquires a net negative charge. The balloon's negative charges are attracted to the positive charges in the can, and so the can rolls toward the balloon.

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