Question

Is it possible to charge a metal rod by rubbing while holding it in one's hand? If not, why not?

• A. No, because human body is a good conductor of electricity
• B. Yes, because human body is a bad conductor of electricity
• C. No, because the charge will leak into atmosphere before passing through human body
• D. Yes, because the charge will not leak into atmosphere nor pass through human body

Answer 1

The correct option is A No, because human body is a good conductor of electricity

No, because human body is a good conductor and charge produced on the metallic rod will be transferred to the earth through our body.