Why did the water’s path change?
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Due to induction, the charged comb repelled the neutrally charged water
Due to induction, the charged comb repelled the neutrally charged water
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 conduction, the charged comb repelled the neutrally charged water
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The correct answer is:
Due to induction, the charged comb attracted the neutrally charged water.
When the charged comb is brought near the neutral water, it induces a separation of charges within the water molecules. The side of the water molecules closest to the comb becomes negatively charged, and the side farther from the comb becomes positively charged. This results in an attractive force between the charged comb and the water, causing the path of the water to change towards the comb.
