Question

If two bodies A and B (A bigger in size than B) are rubbed together, then :

• A. A and B get equal and opposite charges
• B. A and B get equal and similar charges
• C. A gets more charge than B, but of opposite kind
• D. A gets less charge than B, but of same kind

Answer 1

The correct option is A A and B get equal and opposite charges

Answer is A.
Static electricity is created when two objects are rubbed together, causing an object to give up or gain electrons. The electric charges that are created do not depend on the size of the objects. Therefore, when two bodies are rubbed together, both the bodies transfer electrons to and fro between the bodies and they obtain equal and opposite charges. The body that gives away electrons, gains positive charge and the body that obtains electrons gains negative charge.