When combing one's hair, the comb becomes positively charged. What happens to the hair being combed? a It beco

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When combing one's hair, the comb becomes positively charged. What happens to the hair being combed?

 a
It becomes negatively charged.
 b
It becomes positively charged.
 c
It loses electrons.
 d
It stays uncharged.

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Answer: a) It becomes negatively charged.

Explanation: The comb becoming positively charged means it lost electrons by friction. Those electrons move onto the hair, so the hair gains electrons and becomes negatively charged.

When combing one's hair, the comb becomes positively charged. What happens to the hair being combed?

a
It becomes negatively charged.
b
It becomes positively charged.
c
It loses electrons.
d
It stays uncharged.

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When combing one's hair, the comb becomes positively charged. What happens to the hair being combed? a It becomes negatively charged. b It becomes positively charged. c It loses electrons. d It stays uncharged.

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When combing one's hair, the comb becomes positively charged. What happens to the hair being combed?

a
It becomes negatively charged.
b
It becomes positively charged.
c
It loses electrons.
d
It stays uncharged.