How is the rubber comb and wool example a demonstration of electrostatics?

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The rubber comb and wool example illustrates electrostatics through the transfer of electrons, resulting in the comb becoming negatively charged and the wool positively charged. When the comb is rubbed against the wool, electrons move from the wool to the comb, creating an imbalance of charge. This charge separation allows the negatively charged comb to attract small pieces of paper, demonstrating the effects of electrostatic forces. Although electrons are dynamic during the transfer, the resulting charges on the comb and wool are static until acted upon by another force. This example effectively showcases the principles of electrostatics in action.
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i have read an example on electrostatics that if anyone rub a rubber comb and wool , the rubber comb acquires the ability to attract small pieces of paper . this is due to the comb becomes negetively charged and wool becomes positively charged . now the book tells that some electrons of the wool goes to the comb making the wool positive and comb negetive . now my question is how is it an example of electrostatic , as electrons are dynamic and it goes from wool to comb
 
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AFTER they have moved, they are static.
 
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