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Electric Charge — Quiz

Question 10 • Physical Science

A plastic rod becomes negatively charged when it is rubbed with a piece of wool. How does the rod become charged?

Answer
A
Electrons move from the rod to the wool.
B
Protons move from the rod to the wool.
C
Electrons move from the wool to the rod.
D
Protons move from the wool to the rod.

Explanation

A negatively charged object has gained extra electrons. When the rod is rubbed with wool, electrons move from the wool onto the rod; protons remain bound in the atoms and do not transfer in this process. Therefore, the correct choice is D, electrons move from the wool to the rod.

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