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Two oppositely charged balls A and B attract third conducting ball C when placed near them turn by turn. Then ball C must be______________?

Correct answer: B. electrically neutral

  • A. positively charged
  • B. electrically neutral
  • C. negatively charged
  • D. positively and negatively charged

Explanation

A neutral conducting ball is attracted to either charged ball because charges are induced within it, with the nearer opposite charge producing the stronger attraction. Thus C need not initially carry positive or negative charge.

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