An experimental investigation of the static electrification of insulating surfaces after light contact with metals shows that hydrophilic surfaces such as glass acquire a considerable charge, whereas hydrophobic surfaces such as amber show negligible charging by comparison. The theoretical significance of this is discussed.
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William R. Harper (1953) studied this question.
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