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4.2.1a Positive and negative charge

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Question 84

A dry cloth is used to rub an uncharged glass rod. Both the rod and the cloth become charged.

Why does the glass rod become positively charged and the cloth become negatively charged?

A

The rod loses electrons and the cloth gains electrons.

B

The rod gains protons and the cloth loses protons.

C

The rod gains electrons and the cloth loses electrons.

D

The rod loses electrons and the cloth gains protons.

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