Question

An inflated balloon was pressed against a wall after it has been rubbed with a piece of synthetic cloth. It was found that the balloon sticks to the wall. What force might be responsible for the attraction between the balloon and the wall?​

Answer 1

Question :-

An inflated balloon was pressed against a wall after it has been rubbed with a piece of synthetic cloth. It was found that the balloon sticks to the wall. What force might be responsible for the attraction between the balloon and the wall?

Answer :-

Electrostatic Force

Definition :-

Electrostatic Force is exerted by a charged body on a body that can be charged or uncharged.

Answer 2

The force which is responsible for the attraction between the ball and the wall is electrostatic force.

When we rub the balloon by a synthetic cloth, it gets charged. When it is taken near the wall, it will get attracted towards the uncharged wall because of the electrostatic force which is the force exerted by a charged body on another uncharged body$.$