Static Electricity

What You'll Learn

Static electricity builds up when objects gain or lose electrons through rubbing. Rubbing a balloon on your hair transfers electrons, making the balloon stick to a wall.

Key Words

kinetic
potential

Steps

Step 1 — Read

Read and learn: Static electricity builds up when objects gain or lose electrons through rubbing. Rubbing a balloon on your hair transfers electrons, making the balloon stick to a wall.

Step 2 — Do

Conduct the experiment by following the instructions.

Step 3 — Observe

Draw a picture of what you observe.

Step 4 — Record

Answer the questions based on your data.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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What happens when you rub a balloon on your hair?