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Chapter 14, Problem 61TAE

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When one material is rubbed against another, electrons jump readily from one to the other but protons do not. Why is this? (Think in atomic terms.)

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When one material is rubbed against another, electrons jump readily from one to the other but protons do not. Why is this? (Think in atomic terms.)

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The first reason is due to the protons having a greater mass. Protons have higher mass as compared to electrons.

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