Physics (5th Edition)
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Author: James S. Walker
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 19, Problem 3CQ
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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Physics (5th Edition)
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