Describe an activity to show that charging can be done by rubbing the objects.
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| 25th Nov, 2013,
10:38: AM
Expert Answer:
Take a used ballpen refill and rub it vigorously with a piece of polythene. Bring it close to tiny pieces of paper. It will attract the pieces of paper.This suggests that the refill has acquired an electric charge by rubbing.
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