alleryStart learning →Positive rod near neutral electroscope: earth, disconnect Earth, remove rod. Final sign?
ANegative net charge
BZero net charge
CUnknown nonzero charge
DPositive net charge
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Negative net charge
Removing the earth connection before withdrawing the positive inducer traps the excess negative charge.
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