When an object is rubbed with some materials, it acquires charges and becomes ________ object.

uncharged

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charged

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neutral

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heavy

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Solution

The correct option is A charged
When an object is rubbed with some material it either loses electrons to other body or gains electrons from other body and hence a net charge is accumulated on the object . Thus the object acquires charge and is called as charged object and develops electrostatic force.

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