Halloween is the perfect time for a little hair-raising fun — literally! Try this static electricity experiment with your child:
You’ll Need:
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A balloon 🎈
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A clean, dry head of hair
Steps:
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Blow up the balloon and tie it.
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Rub it against your child’s hair for 10–15 seconds.
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Watch as their hair lifts toward the balloon like spooky strands floating in the air!
The Science:
Rubbing transfers electrons, creating static electricity. That charge makes hair strands repel each other and stick to the balloon.
