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

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The discussion centers on identifying the charge (positive or negative) of various object pairs based on the Triboelectric series. The pairs analyzed include Hand and Hair, PVC and Teflon, Glass and Polyester, Rubber and Rubber, and Hand and Wood. It is established that the Triboelectric series serves as a definitive reference for predicting charge behavior when materials are rubbed together. The inquiry into the interaction between two rubber objects raises questions about charge accumulation, suggesting that both may acquire positive charges.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of the Triboelectric series
  • Basic knowledge of electrostatics
  • Familiarity with material properties (e.g., PVC, Teflon, Glass, Rubber)
  • Concept of charge transfer through friction
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  • Research the Triboelectric series and its applications in electrostatics
  • Explore the effects of friction on charge transfer between different materials
  • Investigate the behavior of similar materials (e.g., Rubber and Rubber) in electrostatic interactions
  • Study practical experiments demonstrating electrostatic charge generation
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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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