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The total charge on an aluminium rod, when brought near a charged plastic rod is

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Zero

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negative

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positive

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Cannot be determined

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Solution

The correct option is A
Zero

The total charge on the aluminium rod is zero as the negative charges acquired by the plastic rod is not transferred to the metal. There is no inductive effect as well so the charge on the aluminium rod is zero.

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