What charges on my hair after comb?

[oem7110]

After I comb my hair, does it supposed that my hair is positively charged and the wood comb is negatively charged? since the electrons went from your hair to the wood comb.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions

 

[Drakkith]

I can't really understand what you are asking. Are you asking IF there are charges transferred from your hair to your comb, or how they are transferred, or what?

 

[nDever]

According to the triboelectric series (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triboelectric_effect), after combing your hair with a wood comb, the comb will attain a weak negative charge.

 

[oem7110]

According to the triboelectric series (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triboelectric_effect), after combing your hair with a wood comb, the comb will attain a weak negative charge.

Red is for + and Black is for -.

If I place red rod into positive side of battery and place black rod into negative side of battery, it displays +9V.

I measure it using voltmeter and proved it you are wrong, after combing my hair with a wood comb,

Keep my finger touch on the red rod and let the black rod touch my hair. it displays positive value on meter.
On the other hands, keep my finger touch on the red rod and let the black rod touch wood comb. it displays negative value on meter.

Am I right? or do I mis-interpret the voltmeter.
Does anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks in advance for any suggestions

 

[sardar]

I would like to clarify that the charges on your hair and the comb are not as simple as positive and negative. When you comb your hair, friction is created between the comb and your hair. This friction can lead to a transfer of electrons between the two surfaces, resulting in a buildup of static electricity.

The charge on your hair and the comb will depend on a variety of factors such as the material of the comb, the moisture content of your hair, and the amount of friction created. It is not accurate to say that the wood comb is always negatively charged and your hair is always positively charged.

Furthermore, the concept of positive and negative charges is based on the movement of electrons, which are negatively charged particles. However, in reality, both positive and negative charges exist in equal amounts and are balanced. So, it is not accurate to say that the electrons went from your hair to the wood comb, rather there is a redistribution of charges between the two surfaces.

In conclusion, while it is true that combing your hair can result in a buildup of static electricity, it is not accurate to simplify it as a transfer of positive and negative charges between your hair and the comb. The charges and their distribution are more complex and can vary depending on various factors.