(A) (B) X and Y Are Two Initially Uncharged Metal Spheres

question 14

Multiple Choice

(a)

(b)

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

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