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When a positively charged sphere is brought near a metallic sphere, it is observed that a force of attraction exists between the two. It means that

A

the metallic sphere is necessarily negatively charged

B

the metallic sphere may be neutral

C

the metallic sphere may be negatively charged

D

None of the above

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There are induced charges in case of neutral sphere.
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