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why does the rubber rod push the balloon away, and then why does the glass rod pull the balloon towards it after it is rubbed in fur?

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Answer/Explanation:

Rubber is an insulator, meaning it doesn't conduct electricity well. Rubber is a very poor conductor of electricity.

The glass rod, however, is being rubbed with fur which makes the glass rod lose its electrons, leaving it to be only positively charged. The electrons get stripped away and remain on the fur.

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