Question

Destiny took an inflated balloon and moved it back and forth across a wool cloth. In doing so she was able to charge the balloon with static electricity. Once she was done, she turned on the sink to have a slow stream of water. She then moved the balloon towards the water, causing the stream of water to move away from the balloon. Which of the following best describes the types of forces present in this scenario?All the forces that are present when moving the balloon provide examples of contact forces.

A.All the forces that are present when moving the balloon provide examples of non-contact forces.

B.Moving a balloon across a wool cloth is an example of a contact force and the static electricity on the balloon is an example of a non-contact force.

C.Moving a balloon across a wool cloth is an example of a non-contact force and the static electricity on the balloon is an example of a contact force.

Answer 1

The answer is B

Step-by-step explanation:

Moving a balloon across a wool cloth is an example of a contact force