Two bodies are charged by rubbing one against the other. During the process, one becomes positively charged while the other becomes negatively charged. Then:
Correct answer: D. Mass of each body changes slightly but the total mass remains the same.
- A. The mass of each body remains unchanged.
- B. Mass of each body changes marginally.
- C. Mass of each body changes slightly and hence the total mass.
- D. Mass of each body changes slightly but the total mass remains the same.
Explanation
Charging by rubbing involves the transfer of electrons, which have a very small mass. The body that gains electrons will have a slight mass increase, and the body that losesthem will have a slight mass decrease, but the total mass of the two-body system is conserved.
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