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Physics · Oct / Nov 2024 · Paper 12 · Question 27

5054Electrical charge

A plastic rod becomes charged when it is rubbed with a cloth. Which statement gives the reason for the charge on the rod?

  1. AThe plastic rod loses protons and becomes negatively charged.
  2. BThe plastic rod loses electrons and becomes negatively charged.
  3. CThe plastic rod gains protons and becomes positively charged.
  4. DThe plastic rod loses electrons and becomes positively charged.

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Correct answer: D. The plastic rod loses electrons and becomes positively charged.

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