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4.2.1a Positive and negative charge

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Question 79

A student rubs an uncharged glass rod with a dry silk cloth, causing both the rod and the cloth to become charged. Why does the glass rod become positively charged and the silk cloth become negatively charged?

A

The glass rod gains positive charges and the silk cloth loses electrons.

B

The glass rod gains electrons and the silk cloth loses electrons.

C

The glass rod loses electrons and the silk cloth gains electrons.

D

The glass rod loses electrons and the silk cloth loses positive charges.

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