Question

object may acquire an excess or deficiency of charge by​

Answer 1

Answer:

Object can be charged by rubbing. During rubbing some of the free electrons may get transferred from one object to other.

Answer 2

The objects may acquire an excess or deficiency of charge by the transfer of electrons.

- If electrons are transferred to the object, it will acquire an excess of electrons (i.e., negative charge).

- If electrons are transferred from the object, it will acquire a deficiency of electrons (i.e., positive charge).

- For example, during the process of rubbing some of the free electrons may be transferred from one object to the other.