ELECTRICITY FOR TRADES (LOOSELEAF)
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ISBN: 9781260437454
Author: Petruzella
Publisher: MCG
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Explain the reason why the balloon ends up with an excess of negative charges on its surface when it is rubbed with the wool piece.
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