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When a glass is rubbed with a piece of silk cloth the rod

A

and the cloth both acquire positive charge.

B

beomes positively charged while the cloth has a negative charge.

C

and the cloth acquire negative charge.

D

becomes negatively charged while the cloth has a positive charge.

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beomes positively charged while the cloth has a negative charge.
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  • When a glass rod is rubbed with a piece of silk cloth the rod

    A
    and the cloth both acquire positive charge.
    B
    becomes positively charged while the cloth has a negative charge.
    C
    and the cloth both acquire negative charge
    D
    becomes negatively charged while the cloth has a positive charge.

  • Select the correct option in Questions 1 and 2 When a glass rod is rubbed with a piece of silk cloth, the rod

    A
    and the cloth both acquire positive charge.
    B
    becomes positively charged while the cloth has a negative charge.
    C
    and the cloth both acquire negative charge.
    D
    becomes negatively charged while the cloth has a positive charges

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