What type of force causes a plastic comb rubbed on dry hair to attract small pieces of paper?

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A Magnetic force
B Elecrostatic force
C Muscular force
D Frictional force

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Answer: B. Elecrostatic force

Rubbing a plastic comb on dry hair transfers electric charges to the comb. This charged comb then attracts neutral pieces of paper through electrostatic force without touching them.

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What type of force causes a plastic comb rubbed on dry hair to attract small pieces of paper?

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