An Electrically Neutral Metal Sphere Hangs from an Insulating Thread

question 8

Multiple Choice

An electrically neutral metal sphere hangs from an insulating thread. A charged glass wand is brought near to the sphere. Describe what occurs next.

• A) The sphere is attracted to the wand
• B) The sphere is neither attracted nor repelled, since it is electrically neutral
• C) The sphere is repelled by the wand
• D) The sphere will become charged

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