7.) Two conductive spheres are placed near (but not touching) each other on an insulated table. Sphere A carries a net positive charge, while sphere B is neutral. Sphere B is briefly touched with wire that is grounded. Which statement is most accurate about Sphere B after the ground wire is removed? A.) The charge of Sphere B is zero because it was grounded. B.) The charge of Sphere B will be net positive and equal to Sphere A. C.) The charge of Sphere B will be net negative and equal in magnitude to Sphere A. D.) The charge of Sphere B will be net positive and less than Sphere A. E.) The charge of Sphere B will be net negative and greater than Sphere A.

7.) Two conductive spheres are placed near (but not touching) each other on an insulated table. Sphere A carries a net positive charge, while sphere B is neutral. Sphere B is briefly touched with wire that is grounded. Which statement is most accurate about Sphere B after the ground wire is removed? A.) The charge of Sphere B is zero because it was grounded. B.) The charge of Sphere B will be net positive and equal to Sphere A. C.) The charge of Sphere B will be net negative and equal in magnitude to Sphere A. D.) The charge of Sphere B will be net positive and less than Sphere A. E.) The charge of Sphere B will be net negative and greater than Sphere A.

College Physics

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305952300

Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Chapter1: Units, Trigonometry. And Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

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