Here's how it works:
* Charged Objects: One object has an excess of electrons (negatively charged) and the other has a deficiency of electrons (positively charged).
* Contact: When the objects touch, electrons can flow from the object with excess electrons to the object with a deficiency.
* Charge Transfer: This flow of electrons continues until both objects reach a state of equilibrium, where the charges are balanced.
Example: If you rub a balloon on your hair, the balloon gains electrons from your hair, making the balloon negatively charged. If you then touch the balloon to a metal doorknob, electrons will transfer from the balloon to the doorknob, making the doorknob negatively charged and the balloon less negatively charged.
Important Note: Conduction can only occur if the materials involved are good conductors of electricity, such as metals. Insulators, like rubber or glass, resist the flow of electrons and prevent conduction.
