$X$ And $Y$ Are Two Initially Uncharged Metal Spheres on Insulating Stands, and on Insulating

question 98

Multiple Choice

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

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

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