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    • Triboelectric series shows static electric potential of material
    Rights: The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato Published 2 April 2019 Size: 260 KB Referencing Hub media

    The triboelectric series shows the static electric potential of common materials. Materials towards the positive end give up electrons when brought into contact with materials towards the negative end.

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      Static electricity and electrical charge

      An electrical charge is created when electrons are transferred to or removed from an object. Because electrons have a negative charge, when they are added to an object, it becomes negatively ...

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