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the friction and electricity going through the object attracts another.

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Q: Why does something static stick to a wall?
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How do Balloons stick on the wall?

static electricity


Why does an inflated balloon stick to a wall?

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Why does a balloon stick to a wall when its rubbed on hair?

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Why does a balloon stick to the wall when you rub it on a sweater?

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Why a balloon that has a static electric charge will stick to a wall?

This is because on the exact same place you rubbed the balloon on it will have electrons wich made it stick on the wall.


What will happen if you rub the balloon vigorously and put it on the wall?

The static produced by the friction will make the balloon stick to the wall.


Why does a balloon that has has static electric charge stick to the wall?

A balloon that has a static electric charge can stick to a wall because opposite charges attract each other. The balloon carries a negative charge, while the wall carries a positive charge (due to electrons being transferred from the wall to the balloon). This attraction between the opposite charges causes the balloon to stick to the wall.


A rubbed balloon will stick to a wooden wall which demonstrated charge?

A rubbed balloon will stick to a wooden wall demonstrating the charge of static electricity. The friction of the rubbing of the balloon causes the charge to build.


When you wash the clothes why do they do magnetism?

The clothes have friction with the other clothes so that makes static electricity. The static lets the clothes stick, as a balloon sticks to a wall when you rub it on your hair.


Why cannot a dime be made to stick to a wall using static electricity?

Too heavy.Too heavy.Too heavy.Too heavy.


What will happen to the balloon when you put it against the wall after rubbing it with a wool cloth?

The balloon should have a small static electric charge which is enough to make it stick to the wall for a short time.


Does a caterpillar stick to walls?

It depends on the wall. Grasshoppers don't have "sticky" feet like spiders, they have little grippers. A concrete wall? yes. A stucco wall? yes. Painted drywall? Probably not. They have to have something to grip.