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I think what happens is when it get more protons(+) than electrons(-) or vise versa. This can happen through simple things like when you rub your feet on the carpet and when you touch something metal you get a nice shock, also know as static electricity. What happens here is when the two objects are rubbed together electrons jump between the objects. This is just a small example of how this happens.

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