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i chose positive and negative but i am not sure.
Static Electricity: Positive & Negative Charges
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i chose positive and negative but i am not sure.
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How do you explain your choice?
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voko said:
when the rod is put near to sphere A a positive charge accumulated on it and a negative charge on sphere B but I am really confused i think that both spheres can be positive so if you have an answer pls help and explain it
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Your answer and your explanation are correct. Due to electrostatic induction, A becomes positive and B negative, and when they are separated, the charges are preserved.