What happens when an electrically charged pencil is placed close to water running from a faucet?
1. The pencil attracts the water
2. The water attracts the pencil
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When this pencil is held near the water of the tap, the hydrogen ions get attracted and thereby the water gets attracted to the pencil. Water, however, is an excellent conductor of electricity and therefore water and electricity are a dangerous combination.
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When this pencil is held near the water of the tap, the hydrogen ions get attracted and thereby the water gets attracted to the pencil. Water, however, is an excellent conductor of electricity and therefore water and electricity are a dangerous combination
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