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4 October, 15:51

What happens when a rubber balloon is rubbed against wool and gains electrons?

A. A positive charged is induced on the balloon and the wool acquires a negative charge.

B. A negative charged is induced on the balloon and the wool acquires a positive charge.

C. The balloon and the wool both become positively charged.

D. The balloon and the wool both become negatively charged.

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  1. 4 October, 18:53
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    A negative charged is induced on the balloon and the wool acquires a positive charge.

    Explanation:

    It gains negative electrons, therefore becoming negatively charged.

    As charge cannot be created, nor destroyed, only transferred, this leaves the wool positive.
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