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Can a woolen cloth be charged by friction?

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yes, refer to electrostatic series

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What does it mean when an object is charged by friction?
The object becomes positivley / negatively charged when friction acts on it.
What is an example of something charged by friction?
When you charge by friction you rub two things together. Charge is rubbed off one and onto the other. So the two things end up with opposite charge. Also, when something is charged the charge can...
Why do insulators get easily charged by friction?
Friction causes a thermal energy which helps electrons of atoms of that material come out easily.
Why you wear woolen cloths in winter?
because they're warmer than cotton for instance.