A Positively Charged Insulating Rod Is Brought Close to an Object

question 34

Multiple Choice

A positively charged insulating rod is brought close to an object that is suspended by a string.If the object is repelled away from the rod we can conclude:

• A)the object is positively charged
• B)the object is negatively charged
• C)the object is an insulator
• D)the object is a conductor
• E)none of the above

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