Question

When a comb rubbed on hair is brought near bits of paper, it attracts them, because:

• A. the paper can fly in air
• B. the comb and the paper bits get oppositely charged
• C. the paper bits are very light
• D. the comb and the paper bits get similarly charged

Answer 1

The correct option is B

the comb and the paper bits get oppositely charged

When a comb rubbed on hair is brought near bits of paper, it attracts them because the comb and the paper bits get oppositely charged.