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Is it true that a comb rubbed on hair attracts pieces of paper?


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a

True

b

False  

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

The above statement is true.
When a comb is run through your hair, charges pass between the hair and the comb and hence, it can be said that the comb becomes charged either positively or negatively. Since, the paper is neutral and the neutral body gets attracted by the charged body it can be said that comb rubbed on hair attracts pieces of paper.
 
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Is it true that a comb rubbed on hair attracts pieces of paper?