Triboelectric series shows static electric potential of material
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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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