When a glass rod is rubbed with a silk cloth, glass loses and acquires a charge.

neutrons

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electrons

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protons

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negative

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positive

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Solution

The correct option is E positive
Only electrons can jump from one body to another. Protons and neutrons are held strongly in the nucleus. When a glass rod is rubbed with a silk cloth, glass loses electrons and acquires a positive charge.

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