There are three main blockbuster methods

• By Friction (think of it as the static electricity you get from rubbing socks on a carpet)
• By Contact (like giving your friend a shocking high-five!)
• By Electrostatic Induction (sounds fancy, but we'll break it down!)

🎈 Fun Fact: It's also called the triboelectric effect.

🔍 What happens?

• You rub two objects together, e.g., a Perspex rod and a cloth.
• Perspex loses electrons and goes "Yay, I'm positive now!" (Gains a positive charge).
• The cloth is like, "Thanks for the electrons, buddy!" and becomes negative.

🌍 Real-world Example: Ever tried using plastic wrap in the kitchen? It clings to things because of charging by friction. When you pull it off the roll, it gets charged, and that's why it sticks to your bowl like glue!

💡 Remember: Charge is like the money in a bank transfer. If you send 1000 bucks to a friend, they get 1000 bucks richer. The total amount of money (charge) stays the same. This is called charge conservation.

Process

• Put a charged object in touch with an uncharged one.
• Electrons go, "Hey, new home!" and move to the uncharged object.
• Both objects end up being like cheerleaders, cheering for the same team (having the same sign of charge!).