An ebonite rod rubbed with fur attracts a glass rod rubbed with silk because

PHYSICS
JAMB 1998

An ebonite rod rubbed with fur attracts a glass rod rubbed with silk because

  • A. ebonite has a negative charge while glass has a positive charge
  • B. ebonite has a positive charge while glass has a negative charge
  • C. both have negative charges
  • D. both have positive charges

Correct Answer: A. ebonite has a negative charge while glass has a positive charge



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