Question

A charged balloon is repelled by another charged balloon whereas an uncharged balloon is attracted by another charged balloon.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Ambiguous
• D. Data insufficient

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

The nature of charges present on the surface of charged balloons are similar. Since like charges repel each other, two charged balloons repel each other. When a charged body is brought near an uncharged body, the near end of the uncharged body acquires opposite charge and far end acquires similar charge due to process of induction. Since the opposite charge is near as compared to the similar charge, there is a net attractive force between them. Hence, an uncharged balloon is attracted by another charged balloon.