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Charging by Induction

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When a body X is charged by induction with a positively charged body Y, the induced charge on body X will be .

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Negative

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Positive

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Neutral

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Cannot say

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Solution

The correct option is A Negative
Charging a body by induction produces the opposite charge as that of the body from which it is charged.

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