A Negatively-Charged Rod Is Brought Close to (But Does Not

question 61

Multiple Choice

A negatively-charged rod is brought close to (but does not touch) two neutral spheres that are in contact with each other but insulated from the ground. If the two spheres are then separated, what kind of charge will be on the spheres?

• A) The sphere near the charged rod becomes positive and the other one becomes negative.
• B) The sphere near the charged rod becomes negative and the other one becomes positive.
• C) Both spheres become positive.
• D) The spheres do not get any charge.
• E) Both spheres become negative.

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