Question

When an ebonite rod is rubbed with cat skin, a positive charge is developed on cat skin.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Explanation:

1. Rod has its electron more tightly bound than fur.
2. So, the cat's skin donates electrons to the rod while electrons from the rod won't come out.
3. Due to excess electrons in the rod, it becomes negatively charged while the cat's skin with lost electrons, becomes deficient in electrons.
4. Thus, the cat's skin becomes positively charged.

Hence, the given statement is true.