Q. A comb run through one’s dry hair attracts small bits of paper. This is due to
A) Comb is a good conductor
B) Paper is a good conductor
C) The atoms in the paper get polarised by the charged comb
D) The comb possesses magnetic properties
Explanation
The correct answer is Option C: The atoms in the paper get polarised by the charged comb.
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Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.