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Chapter 19 Problem 3P

Question

(a) Based on the materials listed in Table 19–1, is the charge of the rubber balloon shown on page 655 more likely to be positive or negative? Explain. (b) If the charge on the balloon is reversed, will the stream of water deflect toward or away from the balloon? Explain.

TABLE 19–1 Triboelectric Charging

\(\begin{array}{lc} \hline \text { Material } & \begin{array}{c} \text { Relative charging } \\ \text { with rubbing } \end{array} \\ \hline \text { Rabbit fur } & ++++++ \\ \text { Glass } & +++++ \\ \text { Human hair } & ++++ \\ \text { Nylon } & +++ \\ \text { Silk } & ++ \\ \text { Paper } & + \\ \text { Cotton } & - \\ \text { Wood } & -- \\ \text { Amber } & --- \\ \text { Rubber } & ---- \\ \text { PVC } & ----- \\ \text { Teflon } & ------ \\ \hline \end{array}\)

Solution

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(a)

Using the data from Table 19-1, we need to comment whether the rubber balloon is more likely to be positive or negative.

In the Table 19-1, the rubber is shown with four negative signs, which means that it is ready to get electrons from the other objects. Therefore, the charge on the rubber balloon is more likely to be negative.

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Title Physics with MasteringPhysics 4 
Author James S. Walker
ISBN 9780321541635

CE (a) Based on the materials listed in Table 19?1, is the

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