A charged rod is brought near a negatively charged pith ball electroscope. What conclusion do you draw about the charge on the rod if the pith ball moves towards the body:

negative

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positive

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uncharged

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half positive and other half negative

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Solution

The correct option is B
positive

A charged rod is brought near a negatively charged pith ball electroscope. If the pith ball moves towards the body, the rod will be positively charged.

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