An inflated rubber balloon and a woollen cloth are rubbed together. What type of charge is acquired by (a) woollen cloth, and (b) rubber balloon?

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(a) Woollen cloth will acquire positive charge.
(b) Rubber balloon will acquire negative charge.

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An inflated rubber balloon and a woollen cloth are rubbed together. What type of charge is acquired by (a) woollen cloth, and (b) rubber balloon?

(a) Woollen cloth will acquire positive charge. (b) Rubber balloon will acquire negative charge.

(a) Woollen cloth will acquire positive charge.
(b) Rubber balloon will acquire negative charge.