During dry weather, clothes made of synthetic fibre often stick to the skin. Which type of force is responsible for this phenomenon?

Electrostatic force

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Frictional force

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Inter Molecular force

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A Electrostatic force
Electrostatic force.
The clothes stick to the skin because they acquire a charge due to rubbing against the skin.
Static electricity is responsible for producing the force of attraction.

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