Static Electricity with Balloon

Subject: Physics | Grade: 7 | Time: 15-20 minutes

Understand how rubbing can create static charge that attracts light objects through electrostatic demonstrations.

What you need

1 Balloon
Small paper bits (cut from used paper)
Wool cloth or dry hair

How it works

Rubbing the balloon transfers electrons to its surface, making it negatively charged. These charges attract small, lightweight neutral objects. This is a great way to introduce children to the concept of static electricity.

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