Electrostatic forces are:

Force exerted by a charged body on a charged body only.

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Force exerted by a charged body on an uncharged body only.

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Force exerted by a charged body on both charged body and uncharged body.

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Force which is static.

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Solution

The correct option is A
Force exerted by a charged body on a charged body only.

The force exerted by a charged body on another charged body is known as electrostatic force. This force comes into play even when the bodies are not in contact. The electrostatic force, therefore, is an example of a non-contact force.

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Can we classify the force exerted by a charged body on another uncharged body as electrostatic force? Please explain

When a body is earth connected, electrons from the earth flow into the body. This means that body is...

BOOK ANSWER - Uncharged

My Answer

I know two things that electrons can be moved to:

Positively charged body

Negatively charged body (by forcing the electrons)

Neutral body

But book answer tell that body will only be Uncharged and according to me body can be charged or Uncharged.

Where I am going wrong?

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