Upon charging by conduction, the mass of a body may :

Increase

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Decrease

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Increase or decrease

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Remain the same

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Solution

The correct option is C Increase or decrease
The charge of a body depends upon transfer of electrons. So, if a body becomes negatively charged, it implies that it has gained electrons and hence its mass will increase. Whereas if a body becomes positively charged it loses electrons hence its mass will decrease. Therefore it is possible for the mass of a body to both increase and decreases upon conduction.

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