An object becomes charged by rubbing due to the transfer of _______________.

neutrons

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electrons

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protons

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Solution

The correct option is B
electrons

Only an electron is a movable or detachable part of an atom and on rubbing object it becomes charged due to the transfer of electrons.
Hence, option B is correct.

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An object becomes charged by rubbing due to the transfer of _______________.

The correct option is B electronsOnly an electron is a movable or detachable part of an atom and on rubbing object it becomes charged due to the transfer of electrons.Hence, option B is correct.

The correct option is B
electrons

Only an electron is a movable or detachable part of an atom and on rubbing object it becomes charged due to the transfer of electrons.
Hence, option B is correct.