2. A glass rod is rubbed with a piece of silk. During the process the glass rod acquires a positive charge and the silk A) acquires a positive charge also. B) acquires a negative charge. C) remains neutral. D) could either be positively charged or negatively charged. It depends on how hard the rod was rubbed.

2. A glass rod is rubbed with a piece of silk. During the process the glass rod acquires a positive charge and the silk A) acquires a positive charge also. B) acquires a negative charge. C) remains neutral. D) could either be positively charged or negatively charged. It depends on how hard the rod was rubbed.

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Chapter18: Electric Charge And Electric Field

Section: Chapter Questions

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