After the rod is charged and then touched on the neutral metallic sphere and then separated from it, the rod is repelled by the sphere. Option A
<h3>What is a static charge?</h3>
There are very ways in which a static charge could be built up in an object. The ways include;
- Friction
- Electrostatic induction and
- Contact
Now, after the rod is charged and then touched on the neutral metallic sphere and then separated from it, the rod is repelled by the sphere.
Missing parts;
A plastic rod is charged up by rubbing a wool cloth, and brought to an initially neutral metallic sphere that is insulated from the ground. It is allowed to touch the sphere for a few seconds, and then is separated from the sphere by a small distance. After the rod is separated, the rod
A. is attracted by the sphere
B. is repelled by the sphere
C. feels no force due to the sphere
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