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PHY 102 Electrostatics: Electric Charge and Coulomb's Law Objective Question
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Question

A water molecule is described as a 'polar molecule.' What does this mean in terms of its charge?
Options
A It carries a net positive charge due to hydrogen ions.
B It is neutral overall, but the charge is not evenly distributed.
Correct Answer
C It acts as a conductor because it allows charge to flow freely.
D It only reacts to magnetic poles and not electric fields.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A polar molecule like water has a neutral net charge, but its internal geometry causes one side to be more positive and the other more negative.

Hint

Neutrality doesn't always imply even distribution.

Question Info

Course: PHY 102
Topic: Electrostatics: Electric Charge and Coulomb's Law
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 114 of 1819
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