Physics of Everyday Phenomena
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Chapter 12, Problem 2CQ
Two pith balls are both charged by contact with a plastic rod that has been rubbed by cat fur.
a. What sign will the charges on the pith balls have? Explain.
b. Will the two pith balls attract or repel each other? Explain.
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