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Introduction Have you ever wondered why rubbing a balloon or a blanket—or even a winter hat—on your head makes your hair stand up? The effect is due to static electricity, but how is the ...
Here’s what you need: A balloon or comb; A sink with light running water; Instructions: Blow up the balloon and rub it against your hair. If you have a comb, rub or brush it against your hair.
You may think you know static electricity, but its true nature has long eluded scientists. We’ve now made a huge leap towards ...
Static electricity isn’t so much a science lesson as a life experience. What kid ever forgets the first time some prankster rubs a balloon on his head? The balloon clings magically to the hair ...