A small initial charge is able to induce ... generate static electricity with the electrophorus, the dielectric plate is first rubbed with a cloth to create a static charge through friction.

And it’s all because of static electricity ... can be transferred by friction between insulators. Insulators do not conduct electricity. When two different insulators are rubbed together ...

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