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How will you charge a plastic comb (plastic scale or plastic pen) by the method of friction?

The electric charges generated by rubbing are static electric charges. These electric charges remain bound on the surface of the charged object. A plastic comb can be charged by rubbing. The plastic comb will carry a negative charge.


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