Two identical metal spheres $A$ and $B$ placed in contact are supported on insulating stand. What kind of charge will $A$ and $B$ develop when a negatively charged ebonite rod is brought near $A$ ?

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When a negatively charged ebonite is brought near A
A develops positive charge and to balance this B develops negative charge

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Two identical metal spheres A and B placed in contact are supported on insulating stand. What kind of charge will A and B develop when a negatively charged ebonite rod is brought near A?

When a negatively charged ebonite is brought near A A develops positive charge and to balance this B develops negative charge

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When a negatively charged ebonite is brought near A
A develops positive charge and to balance this B develops negative charge