Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are true? (a) When a glass rod is rubbed with silk, it acquires a positive charge. (b) When a plastic straw is rubbed with polythene, the plastic straw acquires a positive charge. (c) When a balloon is rubbed with a woollen cloth, it acquires a negative charge.

  1. (a) only

  2. (b) only

  3. (c) only

  4. All of them

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A Correct answer
Explanation

When a glass rod is rubbed with silk, it acquires a positive charge. Only statement (a) is true.