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Two uncharged metal balls, X and Y, stand on glass rods and are touching as show

ID: 1520656 • Letter: T

Question

Two uncharged metal balls, X and Y, stand on glass rods and are touching as shown below. A third ball, carrying a net negative charge, is brought near the first two. Then the first two balls are separated from each other, and the third ball is finally removed. When all four steps are done, it is found out that A) Ball X is positive and ball Y is negative. B) Ball X is positive and ball Y is positive. C) Ball X is negative and ball Y is positive. D) Ball X and ball Y are uncharged. E) Ball X is negative and ball Y is negative.

Explanation / Answer

As both balls are in contact positive charges will develop on Y and negative on X

When ballsare seperated,

Y will have slight positive charge and Xwillhave slight negative charge on net.

So finally Answer C is correct answer