Two bodies A and B A bigger than B are rubbed together- Which of the following statement is true-A- A and B get equal and similar charges-B- A and B get equal and opposite charges-C- A gets more charge than B but of opposite kind-D- A gets less charge than B but of opposite kind-

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Two bodies A and B (A bigger than B) are rubbed together. Which of the following statement is true:

A and B get equal and similar charges.

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A and B get equal and opposite charges.

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A gets less charge than B but of opposite kind.

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A gets more charge than B but of opposite kind.

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Solution

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

A and B get equal and opposite charges in accordance with the principle of conservation of charges.

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(iv) a negatively charged rod is touched with the disc of electroscope.

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(iii) glass (iv) ebonite

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Two bodies A and B (A bigger than B) are rubbed together. Which of the following statement is true:

The correct option is B A and B get equal and opposite charges. A and B get equal and opposite charges in accordance with the principle of conservation of charges.

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

A and B get equal and opposite charges in accordance with the principle of conservation of charges.