X and Y Are Two Uncharged Metal Spheres on Insulating

question 23

Multiple Choice

X and Y are two uncharged metal spheres on insulating stands,and are in contact with each other.A positively charged rod R is brought close to X as shown in Figure (a) . Sphere Y is now moved away from X,as in Figure (b) . What are the final charge states of X and Y?

• A)Both X and Y are neutral.
• B)X is positive and Y is neutral.
• C)X is neutral and Y is positive.
• D)X is negative and Y is positive.
• E)Both X and Y are negative.

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