Question

triboelectric charging

1. rub vinyl and paper. which becomes + and which becomes -
2. rub material x with cotton and it becomes +. what charge will x acquire when rubbed with wool?

a. positive b. negative c. cant tell.
75 multiple - choice question
rub teflon and rabbit fur. which becomes positive and which becomes negative?
both become positive
both become negative
rabbit fur becomes positive and teflon becomes negative

Explanation:

When two materials are rubbed together, electrons are transferred from one material to the other. The material that has a greater tendency to gain electrons (higher on the triboelectric series) becomes negative, and the one that loses electrons (lower on the triboelectric series) becomes positive. Teflon is higher on the triboelectric series than rabbit fur. So, when rubbed together, rabbit fur loses electrons (becomes positive) and Teflon gains electrons (becomes negative).

Answer:

rabbit fur becomes positive and Teflon becomes negative