A metallic sphere A is given positive charge whereas the another identical metallic sphere B of exactly same mass as of A is given an equal amount of negative charge then,
A
Mass of A and mass of B will remain equal
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B
Mass of A increases
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C
Mass of B decreases
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D
Mass of B increases
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Solution
The correct option is D Mass of B increases Sphere A is given positive charge, which means that electrons have been extracted from sphere A.
⇒ Mass of sphere A↓
Sphere B has been given negative charge, i.e. excess electrons have been transferred to it.
⇒ Mass of sphere B↑
Why this question ?Bottom line: Presence of negative charge means additionof excess electrons, thus addition ofextra mass to the body.