A Positively Charged Rod Is Brought near but Not Touching)

question 35

Multiple Choice

A positively charged rod is brought near but not touching) the left side of an electrically neutral metal sphere. Which of the following statements is true about the sphere?

• A) While the rod is near, the sphere becomes positively charged.
• B) While the rod is near, the sphere becomes negatively charged.
• C) While the rod is near, the right side of the sphere has a positive charge.
• D) When the rod is removed, the sphere remains positively charged.
• E) While the rod is near, the left side of the sphere has a positive charge.

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