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When a person combs his hair, static ele...

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

A

Contact between the comb and hair results in a charge.

B

Friction between the comb and hair results in a charge.

C

Deduction between the comb and hair.

D

Induction between the comb and hair.

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B
While combing hair, friction between the comb and the hair results is the transfer of electrons.
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