Now consider tiny bits of paper on a table.

A hand holds the rubbed balloon above them.

The bits of paper jump up toward the balloon.

The rubbed balloon pulls them, without touching them.

Bits of paper jump up toward the rubbed balloon. The balloon does not touch them.

Now consider an empty drink can on a table.

The rubbed balloon comes near the can.

The can rolls toward the balloon.

The rubbed balloon pulls the can, without touching it.

The empty can rolls toward the rubbed balloon. The balloon does not touch the can.