A rubber rod is rubbed with fur, so that the fur becomes positive. The rod is then used to charge an electroscope. The charge on the electroscope will be:

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A rubber rod is rubbed with fur, so that the fur becomes positive. The rod is then used to charge an electroscope. The charge on the electroscope will be:
positive if charged by contact.


neutral.
positive if charged by induction.
negative if charged by induction.

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