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Why do some clothes cling together after being removed from the clothes dryer? Does this happen if they're still damp?
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This rubbing action causes an exchange of electrons between the clothes, creating an imbalance of charges. Some clothes become positively charged (losing electrons) and others become negatively charged (gaining electrons). This is known as static electricity. Show more…
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