Question

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

A.
It stays uncharged.

B.
It becomes positively charged.

C.
It becomes negatively charged.

D.
It loses electrons.

Answer 1

C. It becomes negatively charged.

Explanation: If the comb ends up positively charged it has lost electrons; those electrons are transferred to the hair, so the hair gains electrons and becomes negatively charged (equal and opposite charge by conservation).