Question

An uncharged body is brought closer to a positively charged body for sometime. What can be said about in this case?

• A. The uncharged body will acquire a negative charge.
• B. The uncharged body will remain neutral.
• C. The uncharged body will acquire a positive charge.
• D. Data insufficient

Answer 1

The correct option is A The uncharged body will acquire a negative charge.

When an uncharged body is brought near a charged body, it acquires electric charge. The type of charge depends on the type of electric charge present on the charged body.
If the charged body has positive charge, the uncharged body will acquire negative charge, and vice versa.