Physics Electrostatics Potential & Capacitance Karnataka - CET Previous Year Question MCQ (Single Correct)

A comb run through one's dry hair attracts small bits of paper. This is due to

A
comb is a good conductor
B
paper is a good conductor
C
the atoms in the paper get polarised by the charged comb
D
the comb possesses magnetic properties.

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C

The comb get charged and induces opposite charges in paper. The field due to the charges in the comb, polarises the atoms in the paper. Finally it attracts the paper because opposite charges are induced.

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