The tape strips or the rods, Styrofoam plates, etc. take on net positive or a net negative electric charge when rubbed or ripped rapidly from a surface because there are more electrons (negatively charged particles) than at the surface of these objects.
(The tape strips or the rods, Styrofoam plates, etc.; take on; net positive or a net negative electric charge when rubbed or ripped rapidly from a surface) (more electrons; negatively charged; particles)
The tape strips or the rods, Styrofoam plates, etc. more electrons
take on negatively charged
net positive or a net negative electric charge when rubbed or ripped rapidly from a surface
particles