Why did the water’s path change?
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Responses
Due to induction, the charged comb attracted the neutrally charged water
Due to induction, the charged comb attracted the neutrally charged water
Due to conduction, the charged comb attracted the neutrally charged water
Due to conduction, the charged comb attracted the neutrally charged water
Due to induction, the charged comb repelled the neutrally charged water
Due to induction, the charged comb repelled the neutrally charged water
Due to conduction, the charged comb repelled the neutrally charged water
1 answer
The correct response is:
Due to induction, the charged comb attracted the neutrally charged water.
When the comb is charged (usually by rubbing it against hair), it creates an electric field around it. This electric field induces a separation of charges in the neutral water molecules, causing them to become polarized. As a result, the water is attracted to the charged comb, leading to a change in the water's path.
