Question

Identify the following, the processes which can be used to charge an uncharged body.
(1) Conduction (2) Induction (3) Friction (4) Repulsion

• A. Only (1) and (3)
• B. Only (2) and (4)
• C. Only (1), (2) and (3)
• D. Only (3) and (4)

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Only (1), (2) and (3)

There are three processes to charge an uncharged body:
Charging by friction/rubbing
i) When two bodies are charged by rubbing, they acquire equal & opposite charges.
ii) The body which loses electrons acquires positive charge whereas the body which gains electrons acquires a negative charge.
Charging by conduction: Charging a neutral body by bringing it in contact with a charged body is called charging by conduction.

Charging by induction: Charging a neutral body by bringing it near a charged body is called charging by induction.