Question

A metallic sphere $\text{A}$ is given positive charge whereas the another identical metallic sphere $\text{B}$ of exactly same mass as of $\text{A}$ is given an equal amount of negative charge then,

• A. Mass of $\text{A}$ and mass of $\text{B}$ will remain equal
• B. Mass of $\text{A}$ increases
• C. Mass of $\text{B}$ decreases
• D. Mass of $\text{B}$ increases

Answer 1

The correct option is D Mass of $\text{B}$ increases

Sphere $\text{A}$ is given positive charge, which means that electrons have been extracted from sphere $\text{A}$.

$\Rightarrow$ Mass of sphere $\text{A}\downarrow$

Sphere $\text{B}$ has been given negative charge, i.e. excess electrons have been transferred to it.

$\Rightarrow$ Mass of sphere $\text{B}\uparrow$

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