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A body can be negatively charged by...

A body can be negatively charged by

A

giving excess of electrons to it

B

removing some electrons from it

C

giving some protons to it

D

removing some neutrons from

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To determine how a body can be negatively charged, we can analyze the options provided and understand the underlying principles of electric charge. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Charge Basics**: - A neutral body has an equal number of protons (positive charge) and electrons (negative charge), resulting in a net charge of zero. 2. **Option Analysis**: - **Option 1: Giving excess electrons to the body**: - When we add electrons to a neutral body, the number of negative charges increases. This results in a net negative charge because the number of electrons exceeds the number of protons. - **Conclusion**: This option will negatively charge the body. 3. **Option 2: Removing some electrons from the body**: - If we remove electrons, we decrease the number of negative charges. Since protons remain unchanged, the body will have more protons than electrons, resulting in a net positive charge. - **Conclusion**: This option will not negatively charge the body. 4. **Option 3: Giving some protons to the body**: - Adding protons increases the number of positive charges. This will also lead to a net positive charge since the number of protons will exceed the number of electrons. - **Conclusion**: This option will not negatively charge the body. 5. **Option 4: Removing some neutrons from the body**: - Neutrons are neutral particles and do not carry any charge. Removing neutrons will not affect the overall charge of the body. - **Conclusion**: This option does not contribute to negatively charging the body. 6. **Final Conclusion**: - The only way to negatively charge a body is by **giving excess electrons to it**. Therefore, the correct answer is **Option 1**.
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