Electricity-sweater physisc problem

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The phenomenon of hair being attracted to a wool sweater when removed is due to static electricity generated by the movement of electrons. As the sweater is pulled over the head, friction causes electrons to transfer from the hair to the wool, resulting in a positive charge on the hair and a negative charge on the sweater. This charge imbalance creates an electrostatic attraction between the two, causing the hair to stand up and be drawn towards the sweater.

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Sometimes when you are taking off a wool sweater by pulling it over your head, you find that your hair is attracted to the sweater. Explain why this is so by referring to the movement of electrons.
 
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