alleryStart learning →Isolated neutral pair rubs. One turns positive. The other?
AZero net charge remains
BEqual positive net charge
CEqual negative net charge
DA larger positive net charge
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Equal negative net charge
The initially zero total charge requires the second body's charge to be equal and opposite.
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