The discussion centers on the electric force between two metal balls, A and B, where Ball A has a net charge of 6.0 µC and Ball B is neutral. When the two balls come into contact, Ball A transfers some of its charge to Ball B, resulting in both balls having the same type of charge after separation. Consequently, the electric force between them is repulsive due to both balls having like charges. The conclusion is that the force is not zero and cannot be attractive since both charges are positive.
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Okay, thanks for replying! Its either between repulsive or zero. It cannot be attractive since both charges aren't opposite. I know its repulsive as the correct answer but wouldn't it be zero since ball b is neutral charged and ball a is positive because for attractive both charges got to be opposite to each other, repulsive they got to be same since its positive and zero how would it be repulsive?tiny-tim said:hi danish1991! welcome to pf!
what happens to the charge when the metal balls are in contact?
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