Why does our hair get messy after we pull off a cap/hat?
Correct answer: B. The electrostatic interactions between the hair and the cap cause the hair to become messy
- A. The hair clings to the fibers in the cap causing them to be disoriented
- B. The electrostatic interactions between the hair and the cap cause the hair to become messy
- C. Sudden exposure to increased sunlight damages the hair
- D. None of the above
Explanation
friction between the cap and hair yields electrostatic charges leading to the hair being attracted to the cap and as a result, becoming messy
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