A negatively charged rod is brought near to a metal sphere
PHYSICS · Single correct · CBSE · Physics · Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance · Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance
Problem
A negatively charged rod is brought near to a metal sphere. A positive charge develops on the surface of the metal sphere closest to the negatively charged rod.
Why is this?
(A) Electrons in the sphere are attracted by the negatively charged rod.
(B) Electrons in the sphere are repelled by the negatively charged rod.
(C) Positive charges in the sphere are attracted by the negatively charged rod.
(D) Positive charges in the sphere are repelled by the negatively charged rod.