Question

Which of the following is a clear example of electrostatic force in action?

Options

• A charged comb attracting small pieces of paper

• Iron nails being pulled towards a magnet

• A coconut falling from a tree

• A boy kicking a football

Answer 1

A charged comb attracting small pieces of paper

Explanation:

Rubbing the comb builds up a static electric charge, which induces an opposite charge in the paper and attracts it.