Physics 5054 · O Level · Electrical charge

Electrical charge — practice question

A plastic rod is charged after being rubbed with a cloth. Which statement explains why the rod has a charge?

  • AThe plastic rod loses protons and becomes negatively charged.
  • BThe plastic rod loses electrons and becomes negatively charged.
  • CThe plastic rod gains protons and becomes positively charged.
  • DThe plastic rod loses electrons and becomes positively charged.

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