Question

There are two metallic spheres and a positive-charge generator. Throughout the entire problem, one sphere is always closest to the generator (call it C), and one is always farther away (call it F). Both spheres start electrically neutral and are in contact with each other. These spheres are now brought near the positivecharge generator (call it G), but do not touch it. The two metallic spheres C and F are then separated from each other, and then individually moved away from the positive-charge generator.

Immediately after the two spheres are moved away from the positive-charge generator, the sphere farther away from the charge generator is charged_______
a. positive
b. negative
c. neutral
d. cannot be determined

Answer 1

The correct answer is C

Step-by-step explanation:

In this problem we must remember that charges of the same sign repel and of the same sign attract.

Generator G induces a charge in the closest spheres C, otherwise the charge is negative, therefore in the furthest sphere F, with the ac that is in contact, a positive charge is formed, they do not indicate that the spheres It is in contact with Earth, so the charges remain on them.

As the spheres move away from the generator, the load is redistributed, they return to their initial load, that is, they remain Neutral since no load left or entered the spheres, there was only a redistribution due to the proximity of the generator.

The correct answer is C