When an uncharged body X is charged by induction from a positively charged body Y, what will be the induced charge on the body X?

Negative

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Postitive

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The body will be neutral

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A third kind of charge.

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Solution

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

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When an uncharged body X is charged by induction from a positively charged body Y, what will be the induced charge on the body X?

The correct option is A NegativeCharging a body by induction produces the opposite charge as the body from which it is charged.

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