Charge transfers by direct contact between conducting bodies. Method?
ACharging by polarization
BCharging by induction
CCharging by friction
DCharging by conduction
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Charging by conduction
Charging by conduction transfers charge through direct contact.
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