Shred a paper in tiny pieces. Take a comb and comb your hair. Now bring the comb closer to the paper pieces. What will you observe?

The pieces will get attracted and stick to the comb due to frictional force.

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The paper piece will get attracted and stick to comb due to electrostatic force.

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The paper piece will get repelled due to magnetic force.

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The paper piece will get repelled due to electrostatic force.

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The correct option is B The paper piece will get attracted and stick to comb due to electrostatic force.

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