Question

question 7 of 15
when charging an object by conduction, what happens to the charges in the object?
a. electrons move, giving the object a static charge.
b. the object moves, indicating it has acquired a charge.
c. the charges in it split up, with positive charges on one side, and negative on the other.
d. the object is forced to generate extra electrons because of the electric field.

Explanation:

Charging by conduction involves the transfer of electrons. When a charged object comes into contact with a neutral object, electrons move from one object to the other. This transfer gives the neutral object a static charge. Option B is incorrect because the object's movement is not the key aspect of charging by conduction. Option C describes charging by induction (charge separation due to an electric field without contact). Option D is incorrect as electrons are transferred, not generated.

Answer:

A. Electrons move, giving the object a static charge.