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A positively charged body 'A' attracts a body 'B' then charge on body 'B' may be :

A

positive

B

negative

C

zero

D

can't say

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To solve the question, we need to analyze the interaction between the positively charged body 'A' and the body 'B'. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Charge Interaction**: - We know that like charges repel and opposite charges attract. A positively charged body will attract a negatively charged body and will repel another positively charged body. 2. **Considering Charge on Body B**: - Since body 'A' is positively charged, we need to determine what charge body 'B' could have for it to be attracted to body 'A'. - The possible charges for body 'B' could be positive, negative, or neutral (zero charge). 3. **Analyzing the Case of Body B Being Negatively Charged**: - If body 'B' has a negative charge, it will be attracted to the positively charged body 'A'. This is because opposite charges attract. 4. **Analyzing the Case of Body B Being Positively Charged**: - If body 'B' has a positive charge, it will repel body 'A' since both are positively charged. Therefore, this scenario does not satisfy the condition of attraction. 5. **Analyzing the Case of Body B Being Neutral (Zero Charge)**: - If body 'B' is neutral, it has no net charge. However, a positively charged body can still attract a neutral body due to polarization. The positive charge of body 'A' can induce a separation of charges in body 'B', causing the electrons in 'B' to be attracted towards 'A', resulting in an overall attraction. 6. **Conclusion**: - Therefore, body 'B' can either be negatively charged or neutral (zero charge) for it to be attracted to the positively charged body 'A'. ### Final Answer: The charge on body 'B' may be negative or neutral (zero charge). ---
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