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4.2.1a Positive and negative charge

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Question 116

A positively charged rod is brought near to an uncharged metal sphere. A net negative charge develops on the surface of the metal sphere closest to the positively charged rod.

Why does this happen?

A

Electrons in the sphere are attracted by the positively charged rod.

B

Electrons in the sphere are repelled by the positively charged rod.

C

Positive charges in the sphere are attracted by the positively charged rod.

D

Positive charges in the sphere are repelled by the positively charged rod.

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