Electrostatics Question 190

Question: One metallic sphere $ A $ is given positive charge whereas another identical metallic sphere $ B $ of exactly same mass as of $ A $ is given equal amount of negative charge. Then [AMU 1995; RPET 2000; CPMT 2000]

Options:

A) Mass of $ A $ and mass of $ B $ still remain equal

B) Mass of $ A $ increases

C) Mass of $ B $ decreases

D) Mass of $ B $ increases

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Negative charge means excess of electron which increases the mass of sphere B.



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