If body P,with a positive charge,is placed in contact with body Q (initially uncharged),what will be the nature of the charge left on Q?
A)must be equal in magnitude to that on P
B)must be negative
C)must be positive
D)must be greater in magnitude than that on P

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When a positively charged body is brought in contact with an uncharged body, electrons from the uncharged body will rush towards the positively charged body to neutralize it. This will result in the uncharged body having a deficit of electrons, meaning it will have a positive charge. Therefore, the answer is that the charge left on Q must be positive. It does not necessarily have to be equal or greater in magnitude than that on P.

If Body P,with a Positive Charge,is Placed in Contact with Body