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PHY 102 Test Compilation PHY 102 20 Objective Question

Question

When a glass rod is rubbed with silk, which of the following statements best describes what happens?
Options
A electrons are removed from the rod
Correct Answer
B the silk remains neutral
C protons are removed from the silk
D .
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

In the classic glass-silk experiment, electrons transfer FROM the glass rod TO the silk, leaving the glass rod positively charged (electrons removed from the rod).

Hint

In the classic glass-silk experiment, electrons transfer FROM the glass rod TO the silk, leaving the glass rod positively charged (electrons removed from the...

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