Why do paper bits does not get attracted by rubbing ebonite rod on dry hair rather than comb?

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Dear student,
When we rub ebonite rod with dry hair, the hair becomes positively charged and rod becomes negatively charged.The paper bits will get attracted to ebonite rod.

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