An object becomes electrically charged when the charges on it are not balanced. An ebonite rod acquire electric charges when is rubbed with fur and attract aluminium foil. A plastic pen rubbed on the hair acquires charges and can attract pieces of paper, the same happens when a glass rod when rubbed with silk. This process of charging an object with electric charges is called electrification.
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An object becomes electrically charged when the charges on it are not balanced. An ebonite rod acquire electric charges when is rubbed with fur and attract aluminium foil. A plastic pen rubbed on the hair acquires charges and can attract pieces of paper, the same happens when a glass rod when rubbed with silk. This process of charging an object with electric charges is called electrification.