Question

What will most likely happen if a comb that has been rubbed with a wool cloth is held near small pieces of paper?

A
The pieces of paper will be attracted to the comb because the papers and the comb will have the same charge.

B
The pieces of paper will be attracted to the comb because the papers and the comb will have the opposite charge.

C
The pieces of paper will repel away from the comb because the papers and the comb will have the same charge.

D
The pieces of paper will repel away from the comb because the papers and the comb will have the opposite charge.What will most likely happen if a comb that has been rubbed with a wool cloth is held near small pieces of paper?
A
The pieces of paper will be attracted to the comb because the papers and the comb will have the same charge.

B
The pieces of paper will be attracted to the comb because the papers and the comb will have the opposite charge.

C
The pieces of paper will repel away from the comb because the papers and the comb will have the same charge.

D
The pieces of paper will repel away from the comb because the papers and the comb will have the opposite charge.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Your hair must become positively charged in order to repel a negative charge. ... If you bring a charged comb near tiny pieces of paper, the pieces will first be attracted to the comb, but after touching they will fly away.