If a plastic rod rubbed with fur is made to touch two small pith balls suspended nearby, then which figure shows their final configuration?

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If a plastic rod rubbed with fur is made to touch two small pith balls suspended nearby, then which figure shows their final configuration? (A)  (B)  (C)  (D)

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

Each pith ball acquires same charge due to the conduction (transfer) from plastic rod. So, they repel each other.

Q. If a plastic rod rubbed with fur is made to touch two small pith balls suspended nearby, then which figure shows their final configuration?

Each pith ball acquires same charge due to the conduction (transfer) from plastic rod. So, they repel each other.