Charge

This past week we learned about charge. There are different forms of charge such as electrical and static. A common charge that many people are familiar with is static charge, or static electricity. Most people are familiar with this charge when they play with balloons. When a balloon is rubbed up against hair or carpet, the balloon picks up electrons from the hair or carpet. This makes the balloon negatively charged. That is why when you put a charged balloon beside hair; your hair will be attracted to the balloon. Another form of this charge is when you rub your feet against the ground. Your body becomes negatively charged, and when you touch someone else who is neutrally charged, you both feel a zap.