A Strip of Fur Is Rubbed Against a Hard Rubber

question 52

Multiple Choice

A strip of fur is rubbed against a hard rubber rod. The rod thereby acquires a negative charge because

• A) electrons from the air molecules are transferred to the rod.
• B) frictional forces create electrons.
• C) rubbing caused electrons to move from the fur to the rod.
• D) friction caused protons to be removed from the rod.

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