Question

A negatively charged object X is repelled by another charged object Y. However an object Z is attracted to object Y. Which of the following is the most possibility for the object Z?

Options

• positively charged only

• negatively charged only

• neutral or positively charged

• neutral or negatively charged

Answer 1

Neutral or positively charged

Explanation:

X is negatively charged. Y is negatively charged due to its repellent properties. If Z is neutral or positively charged, it will be attracted by Y.