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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which electricity can be produced by rubbing an insulating material such as a polyethylene rod with a dry cloth?
A
Electromagnetic
B
Static
C
Materialistic
D
Condensed
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -When insulating materials rub against each other, they may become electrically charged . Electrons, which are negatively charged, may be ‘rubbed off’ one material and on to the other.

Detailed explanation-2: -Polyethylene is a static-generating material. It should be noted that this is a common issue with all such material, regardless of the manufacturer.

Detailed explanation-3: -Static electricity causes hairs to attract each other and therefore stand up on end. If you rub a plastic rod with a cloth, the rod becomes positively charged, and cloth negatively charged.

Detailed explanation-4: -When a piece of polythene is rubbed with a cloth, it becomes charged. Electrons are ‘rubbed’ off the cloth and onto the polythene by friction. This makes the polythene negatively charged and leaves the cloth positively charged.

Detailed explanation-5: -Static electricity is generated by friction between two insulating materials.

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