Why does a balloon that i rub on my head stick to some objects and not othe

Subject: Why does a balloon that i rub on my head stick to some objects and not othe

Date: Sat Feb 8 15:08:19 2003
Posted by Benjamen
Grade level: K-3 School: East Iredell Elem.
City: Statesville State/Province: NC Country: USA
Area of science: Physics
ID: 1044734899.Ph

Message:


I am doing a science project involving static electricty. I noticed when I 
rubbed a ballon on my head it would stick to my wooden wall but it did not 
stick to the curtains. I was wondering why and if the reason had to do with
conductors and insulators.

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