(a)

(b)
X and Y are two initially uncharged metal spheres on insulating stands, and they are in contact with each other. A positively charged rod R is brought close to X as shown in part (a)of the figure. Sphere Y is now moved away from X, as shown in part (b). What are the final charge states of X and Y?
A)Both X and Y are neutral.
B)X is positive and Y is neutral.
C)X is neutral and Y is positive.
D)X is negative and Y is positive.
E)Both X and Y are negative.

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(a)

(b)
 X and Y are two initially uncharged metal spheres on insulating stands, and they are in contact with each other. A positively charged rod R is brought close to X as shown in part (a)of the figure. Sphere Y is now moved away from X, as shown in part (b). What are the final charge states of X and Y?
A)Both X and Y are neutral. 
B)X is positive and Y is neutral. 
C)X is neutral and Y is positive. 
D)X is negative and Y is positive. 
E)Both X and Y are negative.

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The Answer of (a)

(b)
 X and Y are two initially uncharged metal spheres on insulating stands, and they are in contact with each other. A positively charged rod R is brought close to X as shown in part (a)of the figure. Sphere Y is now moved away from X, as shown in part (b). What are the final charge states of X and Y?
A)Both X and Y are neutral. 
B)X is positive and Y is neutral. 
C)X is neutral and Y is positive. 
D)X is negative and Y is positive. 
E)Both X and Y are negative.

(A) (B) X and Y Are Two Initially Uncharged Metal Spheres