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What kind of rod can be charged by rubbing it with a duster?
Traditionally an amber rod, but a toothbrush handle or a comb will also work.
Charging by friction eg?
When we rub the hair with a comb then charges could be produced on the comb. When this comb is taken near by a bit of paper then that piece would be attracted towards the charged comb.
When combing your hair you transfer electrons from your hair onto the comb is your hair then positively or negatively charged how about the comb?
In the way you say it, I would have to say since you're the one that's transferring the electrons, your hair is positively charged which would make the comb preferably negative.
Why do bits of paper adhere to a comb that was rubbed with a flannel cloth?
Because of a static charge caused by the rubbing.
Is a plastic comb a conductor or insulator?
Plastic is generally an insulator, so a plastic comb cannot carry energy.
What kind of rod can be charged by rubbing it with a duster?
Traditionally an amber rod, but a toothbrush handle or a comb will also work.
How do you make the noise of a katydid insect. would rubbing a pen on a comb sound anything like it?
=No actually rubbing a pen on a comb sounds like a cricket. Closest way I know is just saying katydid .=
Charging by friction eg?
When we rub the hair with a comb then charges could be produced on the comb. When this comb is taken near by a bit of paper then that piece would be attracted towards the charged comb.
When combing your hair you transfer electrons from your hair onto the comb is your hair then positively or negatively charged how about the comb?
In the way you say it, I would have to say since you're the one that's transferring the electrons, your hair is positively charged which would make the comb preferably negative.
Why can rubber rubbed with wool attract small bits of paper?
The reason why the pieces of paper are neutral is that they contain equal amount of positive and negative charges and so they cancel each other out. When you bring a charged plastic comb to the pieces of paper, the charge opposite to that of the plastic comb will be brought to a part of the surface of the paper where the plastic comb is. Opposite charges attract each other, and since you're holding the comb, the pieces of paper will be attracted to the comb.
Why do bits of paper adhere to a comb that was rubbed with a flannel cloth?
Because of a static charge caused by the rubbing.
Why does a comb attract pieces of paper even when it is not charged?
Nope, this does not contradict coulomb's law. The reason why the pieces of paper are neutral is that they contain equal amount of positive and negative charges and so they cancel each other out. When you bring a charged plastic comb to the pieces of paper, the charge opposite to that of the plastic comb will be brought to a part of the surface of the paper where the plastic comb is. Opposite charges attract each other, and since you're holding the comb, the pieces of paper will be attracted to the comb.
Is a plastic comb a conductor or insulator?
Plastic is generally an insulator, so a plastic comb cannot carry energy.
When you comb your hair with a plastic comb what will the sign be on the charge acquired by the comb?
Negative.
If you scuff electrons from your hair onto a comb are you positvely or negatively charged and how about the comb?
Your creation of friction with the floor will allow you to "collect" electrons. You'll become negatively charged, and this static charge can discharge to a door knob. Most of us are familiar with the phenomenon. The results can be shocking.
What is a plastic comb made from?
Plastic and recalled things
What happen when rubbing a comb and place near to a flowing water?
explain why?
