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You rub A plastic comb with wool.why will the comb then attract small bits of paper?

You rub A plastic comb with wool.why will the comb then attract small bits of paper?
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You rub A plastic comb with wool.why will the comb then attract small bits of paper?

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The rubbed comb exerts a force on the pieces of paper and sets them into motion as a result of static electricity generated by the rubbing effect
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