alleryA body acquires a negative charge by
AGaining protons
BLosing protons
CLosing electrons
DGaining electrons
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Gaining electrons
Protons are bound in the nucleus and are not transferred in everyday charging.
A body becomes negative by gaining electrons and positive by losing them.
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