* Electric Charge: All matter is made up of atoms, which contain positively charged protons and negatively charged electrons.
* Opposite Charges Attract: The fundamental law of electrostatics states that opposite charges attract each other. Think of it like magnets – a north pole attracts a south pole.
* Force of Attraction: The strength of the attraction depends on the amount of charge on each object and the distance between them. The closer they are and the more charge they have, the stronger the attraction.
Examples:
* Static Electricity: When you rub a balloon on your hair, electrons transfer from your hair to the balloon. The balloon becomes negatively charged, and your hair becomes positively charged. This opposite charge is why the balloon sticks to your hair.
* Lightning: A buildup of static electricity in clouds can create a large difference in charge between the cloud and the ground. The opposite charges attract, leading to a sudden discharge of electricity, which we see as lightning.
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