Water bends when charged object is near

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Homework Statement


Why is it that when a charged object is near a stream of water (polar), it causes the stream to bend towards the object (attraction) instead of bend away (repulsion)? I know why the water bends, but why does it not REPEL instead?

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N/A just an explanation is needed


The Attempt at a Solution


I did some research and it has something to do with electrostatic force which I don't understand.

Thanks!
 
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