On earthing, a negatively charged body gains electrons to become neutral.

False

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The correct option is A False

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BOOK ANSWER - Uncharged

My Answer

I know two things that electrons can be moved to:

Positively charged body

Negatively charged body (by forcing the electrons)

Neutral body

But book answer tell that body will only be Uncharged and according to me body can be charged or Uncharged.

Where I am going wrong?

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