Question

3. An uncharged metal sphere hangs from a nylon thread, when a positively charged glass rod
is brought close to the metal sphere is drawn toward the rod. But if the sphere touches
the rod, it suddenly flies away from the rod. Explain why the sphere is first attracted and
then repelled.​

Answer 1

Answer:

An uncharged metal sphere hangs from a nylon thread. When a positively charged glass rod is brought close to the metal sphere, the sphere is drawn toward the rod. But if the sphere touches the rod, it suddenly flies away from the rod. Explain why the sphere is first attracted and then repelled