I Wish to Use a Positively Charged Rod to Charge

question 18

Multiple Choice

I wish to use a positively charged rod to charge a ball by induction. Which statement is correct?

• A) The ball is charged as the area of contact between the two increases.
• B) The ball must be a conductor.
• C) The ball must be an insulator that is connected temporarily to the ground.
• D) The charge on the ball will be positive.

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