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Grade 12Electrostatics

a positively charged ebonite rod is held near a copper rod supported on insulating stands as shown in fig. the electrons move away from end A of copper rod leaving positive charge there why does the movement of electron stops ultimately? the question no. 5 in the image

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Profile image of Ali raza
9 Years agoGrade 12
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Profile image of Vikas TU
9 Years ago
Dear Student,
The protons are present at the centre of the atom with rotating electrons around it so when it is rubbed by fur the electrons get passed from the ebonite rod to the fur leaving the rod negatively charged. But in reality the rod is negatively charged.
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Vikas (B. Tech. 4th year
Thapar University)