Identify which of the ff. object will be positive or negative charge

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The discussion focuses on identifying the charge of various objects based on their interactions, referencing the triboelectric series. It highlights pairs such as hand and hair, PVC and Teflon, glass and polyester, rubber and rubber, and hand and wood. Participants suggest consulting a textbook for detailed information on charge interactions. There is uncertainty regarding the behavior of two rubber objects when rubbed together, questioning whether they can both acquire positive charges. Understanding these concepts is essential for predicting electrostatic behavior in different materials.
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Identify which of the ff. object will be positive or negative charge

1) Hand and Hair
2) PVC and Tetlon
3) Glass and Poly ester
4) Rubber and rubber
5) Hand and wood
 
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Megaevelie said:
Identify which of the ff. object will be positive or negative charge

1) Hand and Hair
2) PVC and Tetlon
3) Glass and Poly ester
4) Rubber and rubber
5) Hand and wood

What technique is suggested? Look it up in a textbook?
 
PeterO said:
What technique is suggested? Look it up in a textbook?

I think Triboelectric series is the reference here. But I do not know what happens when both rubbers are rubbed. Is it possible that they both gain positive charges?
 

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