Question

A glass rod ‘P’ is observed to be attracting an ebonite rod ‘Q’, then

• A. ‘P’ and ‘Q’ are uncharged bodies
• B. both ‘P’ and ‘Q’ are charged with identical charge
• C. both ‘P’ and ‘Q’ are charged oppositely
• D. either ‘P’ is charged, or ‘Q’ is charged. If both are charged, they are opposite in nature.

Answer 1

The correct option is D

either ‘P’ is charged, or ‘Q’ is charged. If both are charged, they are opposite in nature.

Correct option is D: either ‘P’ is charged, or ‘Q’ is charged. If both are charged, they are opposite in nature

Explanation of correct solution:

1. Option d: Any one of them can be charged and another one is discharged or both charged oppositely can attract each. Hence, this option is correct.

Explanation of incorrect solution:

1. Option a: Given option does not satisfy the condition as uncharged bodies do not attract - incorrect.
2. Option b:Same charges repel each other - incorrect
3. Option c:Both are oppositely charged but charge transfer not possible, so this option is incorrect.

Final Answer: Option D