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If an negatively charged object is attracted by a suspended object, what will be the charge on the suspended object ?

A

Negative

B

Positive

C

Positive or Uncharged

D

None of the above

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To solve the question of what charge is on a suspended object that is attracted to a negatively charged object, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Charge Interactions**: - We know that opposite charges attract each other, while like charges repel each other. Therefore, if a negatively charged object is attracting another object, that object must either be positively charged or neutral. 2. **Analyzing the Suspended Object**: - Let's denote the suspended object as "S". If "S" is positively charged, it will be attracted to the negatively charged object. This is a straightforward case of attraction due to opposite charges. 3. **Considering Neutral Charge**: - If "S" is neutral, it does not have a net charge. However, when a negatively charged object is brought close to a neutral object, it can induce a separation of charges within the neutral object. This means that the side of "S" closest to the negatively charged object will become positively charged (due to the repulsion of electrons), while the far side will become negatively charged. 4. **Induced Charge Effect**: - The induced positive charge on the side of "S" that is closest to the negatively charged object will create an attractive force between the two. This is because the induced positive charge will be attracted to the negatively charged object, leading to the overall attraction of the suspended object towards the negatively charged object. 5. **Conclusion**: - Therefore, the suspended object can either be positively charged or neutral (induced positive charge). In either case, it will be attracted to the negatively charged object. Thus, the charge on the suspended object can be either positive or neutral. ### Final Answer: The charge on the suspended object can be either positive or neutral. ---
To solve the question of what charge is on a suspended object that is attracted to a negatively charged object, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Charge Interactions**: - We know that opposite charges attract each other, while like charges repel each other. Therefore, if a negatively charged object is attracting another object, that object must either be positively charged or neutral. 2. **Analyzing the Suspended Object**: ...
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