COMEDK · Physics · 17. Electrostatics
When a body is earth connected, electrons from the earth flow into the body. This means the body is
- A charged negatively
- B an insulator
- C uncharged
- D charged positively
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(D) charged positively
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
Earth is a good conductor. So, when a body is earthed, electrons flow from earth to the body. It means, the body must be deficient of electrons i.e. it is positively charged.
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