Question

In an experiment, a charged object attracts another object. What can be the state of the attracted object for this to happen?

• A. The attracted object must be oppositely charged
• B. The attracted object must be similarly charged
• C. The attracted object must be uncharged
• D. Can't say

Answer 1

The correct option is A

The attracted object must be oppositely charged

When a charged object attracts the other object, it implies that the attracted object is oppositely charged. Attraction takes place between opposite charges.