A large negatively charged object was placed on an insulated table. A neutral metallic ball rolled straight toward the object but stopped before touching it. A second neutral metallic ball rolled along the same path as the first ball. Struck the first ball driving it a bit closer to the negatively charged object and stopped. After all stopped rolling, the first ball was closer to the negatively charged object than the second ball. At no time did either ball touch the charged object. which statement is correct concerning the final charge on each ball ?

Options

A. The first ball is positive and the second negative
B. The first ball is negative and the second positive
C. Both balls remain neutral
D. Both balls are positive

Answer

A