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If a body is charged by rubbing it, its weight _________.

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Remains precisely constant

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Increases slightly

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Decreases slightly

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D

May increase or decrease slightly

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Solution

The correct option is D May increase or decrease slightly
If a body is charged by rubbing it, then it may lose or gain electrons. Since electrons have a mass of $(9.1 \times 10^{- 31} K g)$ . So, a slight weight may increase or decrease slightly.

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