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When a plastic comb rubbed on hair is br...

When a plastic comb rubbed on hair is brought near bits of paper, it attracts them because

A

the comb and the paper get similarly charged

B

they get oppositely charged

C

the paper bits are very light

D

none of these

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The correct Answer is:
B
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