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If you rub a polythene rod with a cloth will it become magnetic?
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∙ 14y ago
No, it will not become magnetic. It will become electrically charged.
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Does rubbing a polythene rod with a duster take away positive charge from the cloth?
no
When a polythene rod is rubbed with a duster it becomes negatively charged . why?
Because electrons are rubbed off the cloth and build up on the polythene.
What will happen if a polythene rod rubbed with dry woolen cloth brought near another polythene rod also rubbed with a dry woolen cloth?
Both rods acquired charge of the same polarity during the rubbing process, so there will be a force of repulsion between them.
How to charge an object by friction?
An object can be charged by friction when rubbed against another surface such asa) polythene rod rubbed against a woollen cloth.This occurred because the woollen cloth lost some of it negative charges when it was rubbed, the negative charges was then transferred to the polythene rod. Now the polythene rod has been charge by friction.For proof... after it has been charged,place the polythene rod next to some *very small bits of paper and see what happens.
What is a polythene rod?
Polythene is an abbreviated form of the word polyethylene, which is a common type of plastic. Plastic can be used to make a rod.
Does rubbing a polythene rod with a duster take away positive charge from the cloth?
no
When a polythene rod is rubbed with a duster it becomes negatively charged . why?
Because electrons are rubbed off the cloth and build up on the polythene.
What will happen if a polythene rod rubbed with dry woolen cloth brought near another polythene rod also rubbed with a dry woolen cloth?
Both rods acquired charge of the same polarity during the rubbing process, so there will be a force of repulsion between them.
What is polythene rod made of?
The polymer "polythene".
How to charge an object by friction?
An object can be charged by friction when rubbed against another surface such asa) polythene rod rubbed against a woollen cloth.This occurred because the woollen cloth lost some of it negative charges when it was rubbed, the negative charges was then transferred to the polythene rod. Now the polythene rod has been charge by friction.For proof... after it has been charged,place the polythene rod next to some *very small bits of paper and see what happens.
What is a polythene rod?
Polythene is an abbreviated form of the word polyethylene, which is a common type of plastic. Plastic can be used to make a rod.
A plastic rod is rubbed with a dry cloth how does the rod become negatively charged?
This happens because the negative electrons on the duster move to the polythene rod. Despite this, the rod still has some positive electrons meaning it should be called an unbalanced negatively charged rod. Hope this helps XD
If you rub a copper rod rather than a polythene rod the copper rod will not stay charged why not?
because copper cannot conduct static energy but polythene can.
What happens when iron rod rubbed with wool cloth?
The iron rod becomes shinier and the wool cloth wears out. If you rub the same wool cloth on a hard rubber rod, the rod will become charged with static electricity and you will be able to pick up small bits of paper with it---whoopee!
A plastic rod is rubbed with a dry cloth. The rod becomes positively charged.Why has the rod become positively chargedA It has gained electrons.B It has gained neutrons.C It has lost electrons.D It has lost neutrons?
A it has a electron
What happens when charged polythene rod come close together?
they repel one another
Is rod magnetic?
No it is not, it is mahogany.
