2007-03-02 03:45:30 · 5 answers · asked by RDubs 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
The action of the friction between your hand and the paper generated a static charge (the triboelectic effect). The charge stayed on the surface of the paper, and since 'like' charges repel, the 2 sheets moved apart from each other.
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2007-03-02 03:53:53 · answer #1 · answered by tlbs101 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As you run your finger down them you are giving each the same static charge, then like charges repel.
2007-03-02 11:52:24 · answer #2 · answered by science teacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in Zoology? Newspaper?
2007-03-02 11:52:33 · answer #3 · answered by Marvinator 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because the action cause friction thus pulling them apart.
2007-03-02 12:00:16 · answer #4 · answered by Barbados Chick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because paper is a lighter object.
2007-03-02 11:50:08 · answer #5 · answered by are you Mirror? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋