When a person combs his hair, static electricity is generated sometimes by what process?

Contact between the comb and hair results in a charge

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Friction between the comb and hair results in the transfer of electrons

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Deduction between the comb and hair

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Induction between the comb and hair

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The correct option is C Friction between the comb and hair results in the transfer of electrons
While combing hair, friction between the comb and the hair results is the transfer of electrons.

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