Question

Two metal spheres are hanging from nylon threads. When you bring the spheres close to each other, they tend to attract. Based on this information alone, discuss all the possible ways that the spheres could be charged. Is it possible that after the spheres touch, they will cling together? Explain

Answer 1

Answer :-

The possible charge
Sphere 1 = positive , Sphere 2 = negative

Sphere 1 = negative , Sphere 2 = positive

Sphere 1 = neutral , Sphere 2 = negative

Sphere 1 = neutral , Sphere 2 = positive

Sphere 1 = negative , Sphere 2 = neutral

Sphere 1 = positive , Sphere 2 = neutral


. Yes it is possible that after they touch each other , they will cling together
reason :- to Make the changes on them neutral and stable