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Physics · May / June 2016 · Paper 12 · Question 24

5054Electrical charge

A polythene rod is rubbed with a cloth and the cloth becomes positively charged. Which statement describes the transfer of charge?

  1. ANegative charges are transferred from the cloth to the polythene.
  2. BNegative charges are transferred from the polythene to the cloth.
  3. CPositive charges are transferred from the cloth to the polythene.
  4. DPositive charges are transferred from the polythene to the cloth.

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Correct answer: A. Negative charges are transferred from the cloth to the polythene.

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