The correct answer is "Due to induction, the charged comb attracted the neutrally charged water."
When the student combed his hair, the comb became charged with static electricity. This charge caused the water molecules near the faucet to be polarized. The positive end of the water molecule was attracted to the negatively charged comb, causing the water's path to change towards the comb. This phenomenon is known as electrostatic induction.
A student combed his hair. Then he observed what happened to the water when he put the comb near the faucet as shown below.
Why did the water's path change?
Due to conduction, 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 repelled the neutrally charged water
Due to induction, the charged comb repelled the neutrally charged water
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