College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32160-183-4

Chapter 15 - Electric Charge, Forces, and Fields - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Multiple Choice Questions - Page 553: 4

Answer

(a) positive

Work Step by Step

When rod is rubbed with fur, electrons are transformed from fur to rod. Hence, rod attains negative charge and fur positive. When positive charged fur is brought close to bulb of electroscope, bulb attains negative charge giving (+)ive charge to its leaves.
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