Two Uncharged Metal Spheres, L and M, Are in Contact

question 31

Multiple Choice

Two uncharged metal spheres, L and M, are in contact. A negatively charged rod is brought close to L, but not touching it, as shown. The two spheres are slightly separated and the rod is then withdrawn. As a result:

• A) both spheres are neutral
• B) both spheres are positive
• C) both spheres are negative
• D) L is negative and M is positive
• E) L is positive and M is negative