Question

When two bodies are rubbed against each other, they acquire *

equal and like charges
equal and unlike charges
unequal and like charges
unequal and unlike charges

Answer 1

When two bodies are rubbed against each other, they acquire equal and unlike charges.

Explanation:

• When two bodies are rubbed against each other, there occurs a transfer of electrons from one body to another body.
• Therefore, one body may lose electrons and the other one may have excess electrons.
• The body which loses electrons acquires a positive charge, while the body which acquires electrons become negatively charged.
• The total charge in a system can neither be created nor be destroyed, similar to energy (Law of conservation of energy).
• Thus, the amount of charge gained by each body is equal and unlike.

Answer 2

Answer:

equal and unlike charges

Explanation:

Charging an obj. by rubbing is known as charging by friction and in charging by friction the obj. charged will acquire equal and oppo. charges .