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Question
If electrons flow from the earth to a body, the body is said to have:
Correct Answer
Option C is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
(As recorded in the source.) Note: taken literally, gaining electrons from earth should make a body negative; this item is likely intending conventional current flowing from the body to earth (i.e. the body LOSING electrons to earth), which leaves it positively charged. Recorded answer: positive potential.
Hint
(As recorded in the source.) Note: taken literally, gaining electrons from earth should make a body negative; this item is likely intending conventional curr...