Tape won't stick where I want it

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Tape may struggle to adhere properly to paper due to the interaction of electrical charges, where positive and negative charges can cause premature sticking or jumping. Additionally, the concept of induced charge or induced polarization plays a role, as the paper itself is neutral but can still affect tape adhesion. Factors such as surface texture and cleanliness of the paper can also impact tape performance. Understanding these principles can help in troubleshooting tape application issues. Proper knowledge of these concepts can lead to better results when using tape on paper surfaces.
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q: if you take some sticky tape and rip it of and try to put it on a particular place on a piece of paper, why is this always troubesome?
a: Well the only real answear I could think of is that the paper and tape has both positivt/negative charges or one has a negative and the other has a positive and this makes it hard to stick the tape on the right place on the paper because either it'll stick prematurly due to attraction or it will jump a bit because they have different charges.

is there something else that I might have missed?
 
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Yes. Go to your book are read about "induced charge" or "induced polarization." The bits of paper are neutral.
 

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