When a balloon is rubbed against hair, why do they attract each other?

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asked Jan 8 in Science by ClaytonCavaz (570 points)

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answered Jan 8 by SonyaWinkler (530 points)

opposite electron charge

Electrons are transferred from hair to a balloon rubbed against the hair. Then the oppositely charged hair and balloon attract each other.

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