When an ebonite rod is rubbed against animal fur, electrons from atoms of the fur are transferred to the rod. This transfer gives the rod a negative charge () and leaves a positive charge () on the fur.
Figure 18.2  When an ebonite rod is rubbed against animal fur, electrons from atoms of the fur are transferred to the rod. This transfer gives the rod a negative charge (–) and leaves a positive charge (+) on the fur.


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