Does a wooden rod hold a larger charge than a balloon, comb or aluminum sphere?

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Does a wooden rod hold a larger charge than a balloon, comb or aluminum sphere? I think it does because it is an insulator and holds onto its electrons? Also, in a lab, the wooden rod attrated a pith ball from a further distance. It had a positive charge because it attracted the negativly charged pith ball, I think this positive charge impacted charge strength by making it stronger since opposite charges attract? I think friction is the most efficient method of charging over contact and induction because the wooden rod was charged with friction.Is this correct? Trying to figure out if I am on the right track and thinking this out correctly.

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Explanation / Answer

wood is a antural insulator and hence retains its charges strongly

yes you are right. nice explaination and reasoning.

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