Explain why a charged balloon is repelled by another charged balloon whereas an uncharged balloon is attracted to a charged balloon?

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A charged balloon is repelled by another charged balloon because both carry same type of charges. On the other hand, an uncharged balloon is attracted to a charged balloon as there is an attraction between a charged and an uncharged body. This is why repulsion is the surest test of charge.

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