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Q1Which of the following materials can easily become positively charged when rubbed? Option: 1MediumSolve →Q2Statement: The process by which a body gains charge without direct contact with another charged body is called induction. Which of the following is true about induction? Option: 2MediumSolve →Q3When a negatively charged rod is brought near an uncharged metal sphere, the sphere will: Option: 3MediumSolve →Q4Statement: A lightning conductor is based on the principle of the discharge of charges. Which of the following correctly describes its working? Option: 4MediumSolve →Q5Which of the following is NOT an effect of static electricity? Option: 5MediumSolve →Q6Statement: Earthing removes excess charge from a conductor. Why does earthing make a conductor safe? Option: 6MediumSolve →Q7Which instrument is used to detect the presence of an electric charge? Option: 7MediumSolve →Q8In an electroscope, when a charged rod is brought near its metal cap, the leaves diverge. Why? Option: 8MediumSolve →Q9The unit of electric charge is: Option: 9MediumSolve →Q10Statement: The law of conservation of charge states that the total charge in an isolated system remains constant. Which situation violates this? Option: 10MediumSolve →
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