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When a comb is rubbed on dry hair, a cha...

When a comb is rubbed on dry hair, a charge is induced in it through friction. Explain why?

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When this comb is brought close to small bits of paper, an opposite charge is induced in the bits of paper. Since unlike charges attract each other, these light bits of paper stick to the comb.
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