Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Electrical quantities

Electrical quantities — practice question

A positively charged rod is brought close to, but does not touch, an uncharged metal sphere. The sphere is then connected to earth for a short time. The rod is taken away. Which statement about the charge on the sphere is correct?

  • AIt is charged negatively because negative charges have moved from earth to the sphere.
  • BIt is charged negatively because positive charges have moved from the sphere to earth.
  • CIt is charged positively because negative charges have moved from the sphere to earth.
  • DIt is charged positively because positive charges have moved to earth from the sphere.

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