Single Choice

When a body is charged by induction, then the body

ABecomes neutral
BDoes not lose any charge
Correct Answer
CLoses whole of the charge on it
DLoses part of the charge on it

Solution

The part of the body nearer to the source charge gets induced charges, opposite in nature to the source charge while the other part gets those of similar nature.Thus no loss of charge.

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