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Collect the objects and the materials listed. Try to charge each by rubbing with the materials mentioned in the Table. Record your findings. You can add more items to the Table.
Objects Rubbed | Materials Used for Rubbing | Attracts/does not Attract Pieces | Charged/Not Charged |
Refill | Polythene, woollen cloth | ||
Balloon | Polythene, woollen cloth, dry hair | ||
Eraser | Wool | ||
Steel spoon | Polythene, woollen cloth | ||
Coin | Wollen cloth, hair | ||
Ballpen | Hair |
Through this experiment, it was determined that certain items take on charge when they are rubbed with particular materials. Paper pieces will be drawn to an object with charge.
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