Static charge is a buildup of positive or negative charges on an object. You can make or generate static charge by rubbing, gliding, or blowing one object against another. When objects are rubbed ...

Step 1: Mix salt and pepper on a plate. Step 2: Blow up a balloon and rub it all over your head Step 3: Wave the balloon over the salt and pepper mixture. Step 4: Watch as pepper jumps onto the ...

Step 4: Watch your hair float, trying to stick to the balloon! This experiment highlights the power of static electricity. Static electricity is generated by negative and positive charges.

Static electricity makes the water appear to bend! 4. Do the same thing, but use a balloon. Experiment with rubbing the balloon with different fabrics and materials. What produces the best charge?

Static electricity is the buildup of electrical charge in an object. Sometimes static electricity can suddenly discharge, such as when a bolt of lightning flashes through the sky.

In this experiment, by rubbing the balloon on the wool sock or against the top of your head, you were creating an excess of negative charge (electrons). This is called static electricity.

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