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A neutral metal sphere is touched by a negatively charged metal rod. During the process, electrons are transferred from the ______ to the ______ and the sphere acquires a ______ charge.

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neutral sphere, charged rod, negative
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neutral sphere, charged rod, positive
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charged rod, neutral sphere, negative
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charged rod, neutral sphere, positive
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Solution

The correct option is C charged rod, neutral sphere, negative
During charging by conduction, both objects acquire the same type of charge. If a negative object is used to charge a neutral object, then both objects become charged negatively. In order for the neutral sphere to become negative, it must gain electrons from the negatively charged rod.

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