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Why does metal comb on rubbing with hair does not get electrically charged?
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∙ 10y ago
Metal is a conductor ... the static electricity trick that you're thinking about works because once you rub off a few electrons they're stuck there - IF everything is insulated.
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∙ 10y ago
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Why is damp hair easier to comb?
the hair is wet so the molicules are flatter making it easy to comb. :) trust me i am not a scientist!
Did Garrett Morgan invent a hot comb?
yes
What kind of force can make a paper clip cling to a comb?
That is the static charge, which make a paper clip cling to a comb.
Who is Walter Sammons?
Walter Sammons is the African American man who invented the hot comb.
Why was the comb invented?
It was invented for detangling hair, and just brushing your hair.
If a neutral metal comb is held near an object with a negative charge the comb will become charged by?
induction
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.
Why doesnt your hair get charged after combing it with a metal comb?
because metal doesn't conduct a static current as well as every thing else
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.
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.
Why tiny bits of dry paper are pulled by a rubber comb?
the rubbing motion has charged it with electostatic energy it has taken it off because it is hard and the spikes take it off
What happen when rubbing a comb and place near to a flowing water?
explain why?
How do you explain why a charged comb often attracts smaller bits of papers that fly away when they touch the comb?
Static electricity in the comb attracted the slightly charged paper to it, but when the paper touched the comb, their very slight charge was neutralized, which caused them to fall off.
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 .=
Why is hair attracted to a comb?
Hair is attracted to a comb because of the buildup of static electricity on the comb and on the hair. This buildup occurs when you pass the comb through the hair, and can be reduced or eliminated by adding a little bit of water to the comb or to the hair. Depending on the material of the comb, either the comb will be positively charged and the hair negatively charged, or it could be the other way around. Since opposing charges attract each each, the hair then is attracted to the comb.
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.
Does a metal comb make your hair fall out?
yes it does because the metal pulls on your hair plus the metalis extremely dangerous so dont use a metal comb
