Physics

Why does a plastic comb rubbed with dry hair attract bits of paper?

Static Electricity

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When a plastic comb is rubbed with dry hair it acquires an electric charge due to friction. As the comb is charged it acquires the property to attract bits of paper.

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Column A	Column B
(a) Two like charges	(i) negative charge
(b) Two unlike charges	(ii) repel
(c) Silver is a	(iii) insulator
(d) Silk is an	(iv) attract
(e) Ebonite rod rubbed with fur acquires	(v) conductor

Physics

Why does a plastic comb rubbed with dry hair attract bits of paper?

Static Electricity

Answer

Related Questions

Match the following:
Column A Column B
(a) Two like charges (i) negative charge
(b) Two unlike charges (ii) repel
(c) Silver is a (iii) insulator
(d) Silk is an (iv) attract
(e) Ebonite rod rubbed with fur acquires (v) conductor

What do you understand by electricity at rest?

Who discovered the way of producing electricity by friction?

Name two substances which can be charged by friction.

Physics

Why does a plastic comb rubbed with dry hair attract bits of paper?

Static Electricity

Answer

Related Questions

Match the following:Column AColumn B(a) Two like charges(i) negative charge(b) Two unlike charges(ii) repel(c) Silver is a(iii) insulator(d) Silk is an(iv) attract(e) Ebonite rod rubbed with fur acquires(v) conductor

What do you understand by electricity at rest?

Who discovered the way of producing electricity by friction?

Name two substances which can be charged by friction.

Match the following:
Column A Column B
(a) Two like charges (i) negative charge
(b) Two unlike charges (ii) repel
(c) Silver is a (iii) insulator
(d) Silk is an (iv) attract
(e) Ebonite rod rubbed with fur acquires (v) conductor