Question

When a neutral body conceded to earth is brought closer to a negatively charged body, then

• A. it becomes negatively charged.
• B. it consists of equal positive and negative charge.
• C. it becomes positively charged
• D. no change in charge on it.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

it becomes positively charged

The explanation for the correct solution:

Option C

1. We know a general concept that unlike charges attract each other and like charges repel each other.
2. When a neutral body connected to the earth is bought closer to a negatively charged body we see that the negative charge attracts the positive charge of the neutral body and repels the negative charge.
3. So the negative charge is grounded and the body becomes positively charged.

Hence correct Answer: c) it becomes positively charged