Why does a ballon stick to the wall after it is rubbed on polythene ?

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Solution

Static charges develop on surface of the balloon by rubbing it with polythene. An electric force develops and charges of both (balloon and wall) start to attract each other. This causes the balloon to stick to the wall.

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