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Why does a balloon rubbed on your hair stick to the ceiling? What is this called? Why
does the balloon stay there?

User Gotwo
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Answer:

Static Electricity.

Step-by-step explanation:

The rubbing of hair (object) onto the balloon creates a negative charge that is carried by electrons, the electrons will soon build higher to create static electricity, thus keeping it onto the ceiling.

Hope this helps!

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