What happens when two bodies are rubbed against each other? - Vidyadip

MCQ

What happens when two bodies are rubbed against each other?

A
They acquire equal and similar charges.
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They acquire equal and opposite charges.
C
They acquire different charges but in different amounts depending upon their masses.
D
They do not acquire any charge.

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Answer

Correct option: B.

They acquire equal and opposite charges.

During electrification by friction, one body loses electrons and gets positive charge and another gains these electrons and gets an equal amount of negative charge.

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