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4.2.1a Positive and negative charge

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Question 1

A lightweight, metal-coated sphere is suspended from an insulating thread. When a positively charged rod is brought near to (but does not touch) the sphere, the sphere is attracted towards the rod.

What can be concluded about the charge on the sphere?

A

It must have a negative charge.

B

It must have a positive charge.

C

It could be negatively charged or neutral.

D

It could be positively charged or neutral.

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