A conducting sphere with neutral charge is connected to the ground. A positively charged rod is moved near the sphere. While the rod is near the sphere, the ground is disconnected. The rod is then moved away. What is the charge on the sphere? a. Negative b. Positive c. Neutral d. Uncharged

A conducting sphere with neutral charge is connected to the ground. A positively charged rod is moved near the sphere. While the rod is near the sphere, the ground is disconnected. The rod is then moved away. What is the charge on the sphere? a. Negative b. Positive c. Neutral d. Uncharged

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Chapter23: Electric Forces

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Problem 6PQ: A sphere has a net charge of 8.05 nC, and a negatively charged rod has a charge of 6.03 nC. The...

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A conducting sphere with neutral charge is connected to the ground. A positively
charged rod is moved near the sphere. While the rod is near the sphere, the ground is
disconnected. The rod is then moved away. What is the charge on the sphere?
a. Negative
b. Positive
c. Neutral
d. Uncharged

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