Question

An uncharged pith ball is suspended by a nylon fiber. When a negatively charged rubber rod is brought nearby, without touching it, the pith ballA. Becomes charged by induction.
B. Becomes polarized.
C. Is repelled by the rod.
D. Is unaffected.
E. None of the above choices are correct.

Answer 1

Answer:

B

Explanation:

An uncharged pith ball is suspended by a nylon fiber. When a negatively charged rubber rod is brought nearby, without touching it, the pith ball A.

Becomes polarized.

We claim the allegation has been divided inside the can. Polarization implies, in general terms, separating between opposites.  Polarization is the method of splitting contrary charges inside an object, in the case of electricity. The positive charge is distinguished from the negative charge.