Physics Technology Update (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32190-308-0
ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-308-2

Chapter 19 - Electric Charges, Forces, and Fields - Conceptual Questions - Page 682: 5

Answer

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We know that if the suspended object were neutral, then the rod would attract it due to polarization. But, since the suspended object is repelled, we know that the suspended object has a similar charge to the charged rod.
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