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Small bits of paper are attracted to an electrically charged comb, but as soon as they touch the comb they are strongly repelled. Explain this behavior.

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Problem 4CQ

Small bits of paper are attracted to an electrically charged comb, but as soon as they touch the comb they are strongly repelled. Explain this behavior.

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Here we need to explain, why a comb which is rubbed through the hair attracts the bits of paper initially, but as they touch the comb they are strongly repelled.

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