Question

What happens when a negatively charged object A is brought near a neutral object B?

A. Object B gets a negative charge.
B. Object B gets a positive charge.
C. Object B stays neutral but becomes polarized.
D. Object A gets a positive charge.
E. Object A loses all its charge.

Answer 1

Answer: Option B

Explanation : When a negatively charged object A gets in contact with the neutral object B, the negative charge of object will induce the opposite charges on object B. Hence, there will be a positive charge on object B